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22 THE ART OF LETTERS The Frist Art Museum was once Nashville’s main post office. The building, on the National Register of Historic Places, is now is the focal point of the arts in Music City. TEXT BY JENNIFER MCKEE PHOTOS BY ISAAC ARJONILLA
28 VICTORIOUS VOTE
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32 A STUDY IN SCALE Sculptor Alan LeQuire and Nashville will be forever intertwined, thanks to his larger-than-life works. BY JENNIFER MCKEE
34 NASHVILLE’S BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BREWERIES
Tennessee was pivotal in establishing women’s suffrage. This is how it came down to the last vote. Plus, suffrage sites to see.
Country music and beer are best friends. Here’s a look at local breweries that help make Music City sing.
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DYNAMIC NASHVILLE 12 FIRST LOOK ICONIC STOPS Music may be the city’s claim to fame, but it’s just the beginning. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, strike a chord between the new and the tried and true to explore Nashville like a local.
39 SHOPPING THRIFT, SPEND, SPLURGE A curated selection of the city’s top retail destinations.
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44 DINING GET THE DISH Here’s what’s cooking: Nashville hot chicken and so much more.
54 ATTRACTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT CULTURE AND NIGHTLIFE Tours, recreational pursuits, live music, museums and more for when you’re looking for something different to do.
64 PARTING SHOT LAST LOOK One last view of Music City’s skyline—for now, at least.
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Isaac Arjonilla is a Los Angelesbased photojournalist and former photography director for Where Magazine. “The day I landed in Nashville, I grabbed my camera bag and headed downtown where I nearly drowned in a sea of honkytonkers making their way up and down Broadway. There’s certainly something exciting about Music City.” For more of Isaac’s photography, find him on Instagram @iarjonilla.
Mary Skinner is the community and media relations director at Tennessee State Museum in Nashville and is one of the founding members of the Tennessee Woman Suffrage Centennial Collaborative. She has had a successful career in marketing and advertising and has won numerous awards for her creative work. Mary has a passion for women’s history and is excited to be celebrating the 100th anniversary of American women winning the right to vote. Even amidst these challenging times during the coronavirus pandemic, women from across the United States are coming together to commemorate the momentous battle for the ballot that the suffragists won.
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Music may be the city’s claim to fame, but it’s just the beginning. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, strike a chord between the new and the tried and true to explore Nashville like a local.
The newest in town, the Glen Campbell Museum is packed to the gills with the “Rhinestone Cowboy’s” guitars, records, stage clothes and personal effects. You could spend hours watching performance videos and excerpts from “The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour” and reliving the hits as you make your way through the many listening stations. Of particular interest is the exhibit of Campbell’s time in The Wrecking Crew, a group of studio musicians who performed alongside, among others, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys and the Monkees. 111 Broadway, 615.258.5576, www.glencampbellmuseum.com
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The Johnny Cash Museum
In 2013, Bill Miller, a mega-fan of the Man in Black, opened this tribute museum with the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the musician’s life. Here, visitors can listen to Cash’s hits by decade, view his guitars, costumes, records, even handwritten lyrics, watch videos and much more. Miller’s Icon Entertainment also owns/operates a portfolio of experiences that are unique to the Southeast, including the Patsy Cline Museum and House of Cards—located above and below The Johnny Cash Museum—in addition to Nudie’s Honky Tonk, Skull’s Rainbow Room and Johnny Cash’s Kitchen and Saloon. 119 3rd Ave. S., 615.256.1777, www.johnnycashmuseum.com 14
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Johnny Cash’s Kitchen & Saloon
Serving up unfussy, Southern favorites just like Johnny and June Carter Cash did for guests at their home table, Johnny Cash’s Kitchen & Saloon is your go-to spot for meat + 2 or a la carte selections. And indeed, you’ll feel the same warm hospitality as those who visited the Cash home. Swett’s Restaurant, a fixture in the Nashville community long adored by Johnny and June, serves up choices such as fried chicken, meatloaf, country fried steak and more. Live music is always on tap, as are a great variety of local beers. 121 3rd Ave. S., 615.209.9504, www.cashkitchenandsaloon.com WHERET RAV EL ER ® G UEST B OOK
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Belmont Mansion
Built in 1850 as the summer home of Joseph and Adelicia Acklen (said to have been the wealthiest woman in America during the mid-1800s), this Italianate villa is furnished with original and period pieces. Two women from Philadelphia purchased the mansion in 1890 and opened a women’s school and used the mansion for dorms and classrooms. Today, Belmont University owns the mansion and operates it as a house museum. Of particular note are the works of art in the front entry hall, the majestic staircase leading to the Grand Salon and the Polk Clock, given by Sarah Polk, the widow of President James K. Polk. 1900 Belmont Blvd., 615.460.5459, www.belmontmansion.com 16
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Nashville visitors often have high hopes of encountering a celebrity. A trip to Madame Tussauds guarantees a runin with your favorite stars. Taylor Swift and Johnny Cash greet you at admissions. From there, Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, Loretta Lynn, Kenny Rogers, Jimi Hendrix, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Trisha Yearwood and many more are just around the corner. 515 Opry Mills Drive, 615.485.4867, www.madametussauds.com/nashville/en
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Belle Meade Plantation
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Belle Meade Plantation got its start as a thoroughbred breeding farm; in its heyday it was one of the largest and wealthiest private estates in Nashville, covering 5,400 acres and producing some of the finest racehorses in the South. It’s now a museum; tours take you through the mansion, grounds and on-site winery that’s celebrating two centuries of production. The Journey to Jubilee tour highlights the African-American experience at Belle Meade and the impact these residents had on the Harding family and the property. 5025 Harding Pike, 615.356.0501, www.bellemeadeplantation.com
Nashville Zoo
The ninth largest zoo in the United States by land mass, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere has developed only 86 of its 188 acres—so new exhibits are continually on the horizon. Among the newest is the Tiger Crossroads, which features four-yearold female Sumatran tigers and an interactive training window that gives guests the closest possible view of these majestic animals. For additional unforgettable interactions, the zoo’s Backstage Pass (additional purchase required) lets you interact with giraffes and giant anteaters. The zoo also has robust species survival plans for animals such as the Baird’s tapir, clouded leopard, bontebok, Andean bear (seen here) and many more. 3777 Nolensville Pike, 615.833.1534. www.nashvillezoo.org WHERET RAV EL ER ® G UEST B OOK
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For the genre’s mega-fans, this Nashville must-visit is the next best thing to heaven. A wall of gold records welcomes guests, while comprehensive galleries delve in deep to the world of the greats like Johnny, Jimmie, Patsy, Dolly, Faith and Taylor via rhinestone-studded costumes, hand-written lyrics, priceless mementos and more. You don’t have to be a mega-fan, though, to appreciate the experience. While you’re there, watch Hatch Show Print in action, (read on for more info) or board a bus for a guided tour of Historic RCA Studio B. 222 5th Ave. S., 615.416.2001, www.countrymusichalloffame.org
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Hatch Show Print
In 1879, this famous letterpress print shop produced its first piece of collateral—a 6-inch-by-9-inch handbill announcing a lecture by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, brother of author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Since then, the historic shop has created posters for artists ranging from Opry greats like Minnie Pearl to the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and B.B. King. In 2019, it was commissioned to develop custom posters for that year’s NFL Draft. Its Haley Gallery displays restrikes of original posters from the collection and contemporary interpretations of its classic wood blocks, all of which are available for purchase. Hatch Show Print is still a first choice for today’s touring acts, so you’ll find a slew of freshly designed prints every day. Find it adjacent to the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. 224 5th Ave. S., 615.256.2805, www.hatchshowprint.com WHERET RAV EL ER ® G UEST B OOK
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Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry has been a Nashville institution since 1925, since a radio announcer introduced fiddle player Uncle Jimmy Thompson on a new show called “The WSN Barn Dance.” Two performance spaces and 94 years later, it’s still the cement block that anchored Music City and has launched the careers of countless performers. Its newest backstage tour details that rich history with an immersive film in the custom-built Circle Room. It’s the centerpiece of the Opry’s $12 million expansion and renovation, and the stories of country music’s most iconic artists come alive here. 23.1 surround-sound system with speakers in the ceiling, walls and set pieces and imagery projected on immersive surfaces makes you feel you’re in the middle of a concert. 2804 Opryland Drive, 800.733.6779, www.opry.com 20
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Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
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This hidden gem boasts gorgeous botanic and cultivated gardens and woodland trails that cover the 55 acres surrounding the Cheek family’s 1930s Georgian mansion. It’s a place to seek your Zen—with or without a meditative session at the Shomu-en Japanese garden. 2020 marks the estate’s 60th anniversary, and also the 10th anniversary of popular “Chihuly at Cheekwood,” which runs through Jan. 10, 2021. 1200 Forrest Park Drive, 615.356.8000, www.cheekwood.org
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THE ART OF LETTERS Once Nashville’s main post office, the Frist is now a community art center. TEXT BY JENNIFER MCKEE | PHOTOS BY ISAAC ARJONILLA
Just a mile from Music City’s honky tonks, the Frist Art Museum sits proudly at Broadway and 9th Ave. S. It’s another kind of institution in Nashville, one where the community converges to view special exhibitions, take part in educational programs, and when it is once again safe to do so, interact
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with others at after-hours events. Located in a building that once housed Nashville’s main post office, remnants of that former life can be seen today, in the high-ceiling sorting rooms that are now exhibition galleries, and architectural features that express order. Follow us on a visual tour.
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Preceding page: The Frist’s exterior is made from white Georgia marble and gray-pink Minnesota granite. Opposite: The former post office was built in 1933 and displays the favorite architectural styles of the day: classicism and Art Deco. This page: The standing eagle is the official seal of the USPS.
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“The postman’s bag is always heavy because it carries life itself: It carries all the sorrows and all the joys, all the worries and all the hopes.” — Mehmet Murat Ildan, Turkish novelist and playwright
This page: Looking down at the Frist’s marble staircase. Opposite: The gleaming entry hall leads to the Frist’s galleries, formerly the USPS’ mail sorting rooms.
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VICTORIOUS VOTE Tennessee was pivotal in establishing women’s suffrage. Just how did it come down to the last vote?
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August 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of American women winning the right to vote. It was Tennessee’s deciding vote, on August 18, 1920, that ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The hard-fought battle for the ballot began in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848, where a women’s rights convention took place, and ended in victory 72 years later in the legislative chambers of the Tennessee State Capitol. Tennessee women of different races and economic backgrounds worked alongside women from national organizations to persuade state legislators to pass the amendment.
WAR OF THE ROSES In the early 1900s, Tennessee suffragists marched for women’s voting rights in communities across the state wearing the colors adopted by the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)—white and golden yellow. These colors stood for purity and hope, respectively,
and were used during parades. They carried golden yellow banners which they created to express the spirit of the movement. Later, yellow roses became an emblem of the suffrage cause. In contrast, the anti-suffragists adopted red roses as their symbol. What ensued was a “war of the roses.” By August 1920, the spotlight was on Nashville, where the final battle for women’s voting rights would take place. The 19th Amendment was just one state shy of ratification, with 35 states having already passed it. American women needed Tennessee’s vote to make it the “Perfect Thirty-Six.” A special session of the Tennessee legislature was called and members of the General Assembly “showed their colors” by wearing roses on their lapels. The battle came down to one man: Harry T. Burn of Niota, Tennessee, who had a red rose pinned to his lapel, but changed his mind and his vote. As the famous story is often told, Burn was influenced by a letter from his mother, Febb Ensminger Burn. She urged him to “be a good boy” and vote WHERET RAV EL ER ® G UEST B OOK
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A LEGACY OF TENNESSEE WOMEN SUFFRAGISTS Although many Tennessee women worked diligently in support of the women’s suffrage cause, several leaders are now recognized in monuments and historic markers across the state in honor of their victorious pursuits. Nashvillebased artist Alan LeQuire has been commissioned to do portraits of many of these Tennessee suffrage leaders. It began in 1995, after the 75th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, when the Tennessee Arts Commission secured funding to create artwork to honor the state’s role in this historic event. LeQuire’s concept was selected for a commemorative piece of art for the Tennessee State Capitol. The bronze bas-relief shows a female “who is every woman,” LeQuire explains. “She is waving a flag and rising up over a sea of disinterested men.” Since the completion of this work, LeQuire has been commissioned to sculpt 19 suffragist portrait statues across the state. In preparation of the 2020 centennial celebration, LeQuire was commissioned to create a suffrage monument 30
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for Nashville. Unveiled in 2016 in Centennial Park, it features five women who were involved in the final 1920 ratification battle in Nashville. They are: • Anne Dallas Dudley of Nashville, who came from a prominent Nashville family and became a national and state leader in the women’s suffrage movement; • Abby Crawford Milton of Chattanooga, suffragist leader and first president of the League of Women Voters of Tennessee; • J. Frankie Pierce of Nashville, daughter of a slave, who was known for her organizational skills as a suffragist and educator; • Sue Shelton White of Jackson, a feminist leader, who served as a national leader of the women’s suffrage movement, and editor of The Suffragist; • National suffrage leader Carrie Chapman Catt, who was included because of the important role she played directing the pro-suffrage forces from her rooms at The Hermitage Hotel. LeQuire did extensive historical research for all of the portraits, including making replicas of the suffrage banners from the collection of the Tennessee State Museum. “The lives of each woman was a beautiful, complicated story,” he says.
From left to right: “The Never Homes” sheet music was created to ridicule women’s suffrage; Nashville suffragette J. Frankie Pierce. Opposite: 19th Amendment bronze bas-relief by Alan LeQuire.
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in favor of the amendment. Governor A. H. Roberts signed the bill on August 24, 1920 and two days later, the Susan B. Anthony 19th Amendment became national law.
SUFFRAGE SITES TO SEE If women’s suffrage is your passion, Tennessee is the place to be. Visit these special exhibitions and celebrations to mark this momentous historic occasion. The Hermitage Hotel was the headquarters for both pro- and anti-Suffrage groups for six weeks leading up to the final vote. In commemoration, see the special lobby exhibit, and learn about upcoming events at thehermitagehotel.com/ special-events. Don’t miss the Tennessee State Capitol, where the staff of the Tennessee State Museum offers free general tours M-F. On Fridays at 1 pm (during 2020), they’re offering a special guided women’s suffrage-themed tour where you will see Alan LeQuire’s bronze bas-relief. Also, the free “Ratified! Tennessee Women and the Right to Vote” will be on view through March 2021 at the Tennessee State Museum. Visit tnmuseum.org for more information. The suffragette statue LeQuire created is located in Centennial Park, near The Parthenon. The gallery in the Parthenon will host a special suffrage exhibition through March 2021. Learn more at nashville.gov/ Parks-and-Recreation/ Parthenon.aspx The Downtown Nashville Public Library offers a permanent exhibition titled “Votes for Women: The Legacy of the 19th Amendment” and provides a space to explore the core themes surrounding women’s roles, democracy and power. For more information, visit library.nashville.org/ votesforwomen. Find more information about suffrage events in Nashville at VisitMusicCity. com/19thamendment and throughout the state at TNWoman100.com.
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A STUDY IN SCALE Sculptor Alan LeQuire and Nashville will be forever intertwined, thanks to his larger-than-life works and thoughtful bronzes. Here, LeQuire discusses his sculptures, his process and more. INTERVIEWED BY JENNIFER MCKEE
What initially piqued your interest in sculpture?
I always made things as a child. My mother was an art teacher, so I have to credit her with putting the tools in front of me. When did you realize it was
It was either that or medical school (my father was a doctor), and I went with my heart and with sculpture. I knew I had to make a living, but at that point, I was just trying to learn as much as I could about the skills of making the kind of sculpture I wanted to make. What led you to “Athena”?
I spent my entire senior year of college in France and had my first-ever exhibit there, in ’78. After I left France, I did a yearlong apprenticeship in Italy. I came back to the states and went to graduate school. There I found out about the competition to recreate the lost statue of Athena, so I put in my application. I was surprised when I won it. I think I did because I had already done work that was sort of Neoclassical, and people saw that in my work.
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It wasn’t until the end of my college career that I made the decision to try to be a sculptor.
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Seven and a half years—from November 1982 to May 1990.
How much freedom did you have in interpreting “Athena”?
I worked with archaeologists throughout the project. I was comparing the opinion of several archaeologists, and I would build my model and the details based on what they told me. But in instances where they disagreed, I had freedom to make my own choice. The archaeologists actually encouraged me to follow my own vision. During your work on “Athena,” what’s the most important thing you learned about your craft
do that over and over. What it left me with was a feeling for the material that I use every day. It’s a dexterity with the material that I still enjoy. How do you approach a new sculpture or new commission?
I always start with pencil and paper and draw it out. That helps me hold it in my head. I try to draw it from all sides. In order to sculpt anything in three dimensions, you really need to know your dimensions, so I try to conceive of all that before I actually begin working.
that you still carry with you today?
If you had a dream project, what
I chose to do her in traditional techniques: modeling in clay, making plaster molds, then chiseling the mold away. It’s very labor-intensive, and five times longer than modeling it directly. Each section of her body was modeled in clay using six to eight tons of clay. There was no machinery involved, you pick up a piece of clay, you put it where it’s supposed to go and
would it be?
I would like to create a new interpretation of the female figure. To the sculptors I apprenticed with, the history of sculpture that I studied, the female figure is the basis of everything. Only 394 of the 5,193 public statues depicting historic figures are of women. I’m trying to bridge that gap, and I want to continue to do that.
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The son of an art teacher, Nashville native Alan LeQuire developed his artistic skills at an early age, playing with his mother’s wood-carving tools and apprenticing with local sculptors. After college he studied in France and Italy, then returned to the United States for graduate school. It was then he applied to work on what today is among his bestknown sculptures: “Athena Parthenos,” inside Nashville’s Parthenon replica. He has worked on suffragette sculptures not only for Nashville, but for locations throughout Tennessee.
Alan LeQuire’s masterpiece, “Athena Parthenos,” took him seven and a half years to sculpt. It’s located inside the replica of The Parthenon in Centennial Park.
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Country music and beer are best friends. Here’s a look at the local breweries that help make Music City sing. BY MARGARET LITTMAN
From Luke Combs’ “Beer Never Broke My Heart” to Hank Williams’ “There’s a Tear in my Beer” to Tom T. Hall’s “I Like Beer,” there is no shortage of country songs about beer. So, it should be no surprise that Nashville has not only songs about beers, but a city filled with craft breweries making beers worth singing about. No, Nashville doesn’t have the reputation of a beer city like Portland or Seattle— yet—but it has the ales to go with its tall tales. 34
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When it comes to local drinking, you probably think of Tennessee whiskey before you think of Nashville beer. Well, Tennessee Brew Works has a beverage for you. “We are the first and only brewery George Dickel has partnered with so that we can make a barrel-aged beer,” says Christian Spears, founder and president of Tennessee Brew Works. Tennessee-based distillery George A. Dickel (worth a drive in the country if you want to go on a tour) gives
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and his partners think you should eat a slice of pizza: folded in half. Hakanson likes to brew beers of different styles so that folks can come and learn more about their tastes and favorites. Variety is on the menu at TailGate Brewery, too, which has three locations in Nashville, with more than 40 beers on tap, tapping two new beers each week. TailGate listens to what the people want. Originally the team brewed a lime lager (think of it like a craft-beer answer to Corona) which was intended only to last for that summer. A decade later it is still on the menu and is TailGate’s best seller, according to marketing manager Liz Tarry. The brewery also partnered with local hot chicken purveyor Party Fowl to make Dill With It, a dill pickle Kölsch beer only available at Party Fowl restaurants. This was a good fit as TailGate is known for being willing to experiment, Tarry says. Their popular peanut butter milk stout won a best experimental beer award in 2015. There’s also a Breakfast Cereal IPA and a prosecco cider on the menu. Similar partnerships pop up across town. Jackalope
Top: Selections from East Nashville Beer Works. Bottom right: Bearded Iris’ Mood Ring W/Raspberries. Opposite page: TailGate Brewery teamed up with Party Fowl to make a dill pickle Kolsch that’s only available at the restaurants.
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Tennessee Brew Works barrels which they use to make both a porter and a Belgian-style Quad, each of which pick up tastes from the wood of the barrels. Tennessee Brew Works takes its state heritage seriously, and that doesn’t just mean whiskey. As much as possible Spears sources ingredients locally, even using some Tennessee-grown grains. The brewery makes the official beer of the Tennessee State Parks plus specialties that honor achievements in state, including a number of musicthemed beers. The taproom itself is known for its live music (subject to restrictions due to coronavirus) and Spears is proud to be a leader in what he calls Nashville’s “dynamic” craft beer scene. There are more than 20—and growing— local breweries around town; see sidebar for more info. Tennfold Brewery in Donelson is the closest brewery to the Nashville airport and is perfect for your first in-town stop or your last out-of-town stop. Its focus is on the food as much as the beer. “Really good pizza,” owner Hunter Hakanson says, is paired with Tennfold’s IPAs and other beers. In fact, the name is in part a nod to the proper way he
Brewing Co. teamed up with Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen, near the First Horizon baseball stadium, to create a locally brewed “Neighborhood Pilsner.” A portion of the sale of Neighborhood Pilsner benefits local neighborhood organizations and charities. “Our mantra is ‘beer is community,” says Anthony Davis, president of East Nashville Beer Works. Davis is a former Nashville city councilmember and a beer lover who built his brewery to be a family-friendly space with a big patio and that is a hangout for locals. Unlike at Tennessee Brew Works, East Nashville Beer Works doesn’t host live music. “We don’t do it purposefully because we want to have predictably good tunes on the stereo system.” Davis likes seeing
more breweries open, in part since he likes exploring them on his own, and also for the reason that they are helping to build a community through beer. Chanda Grubbs of Bearded Iris Brewing agrees. “Nashville’s craft beer scene is unique in that we have several well-regarded and long-standing breweries who very much founded the scene here and remain important fixtures in our city and our industry. We also have several newer breweries (and more on the way) who seem to constantly be pushing the envelope with what they’re releasing. That infuses this really wonderful creative energy into our city. Each Nashville brewery seems to have its own area of expertise or preference for style.”
WHERE TO GO There are local breweries across all of Nashville, so no matter what neighborhood you’re staying in, you can find one (or more) to explore. Below is a list to help you out. Remember to walk, call a rideshare or pick a designated driver if you plan to sample. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, many breweries have made adjustments to their offerings. Check hours and offerings before you head out.
BERRY HILL The Black Abbey Brewing Company: 2952 Sidco Drive DONELSON Tennfold Brewery: 2408 Lebanon Pike DOWNTOWN Czann’s: 505 Lea Ave. Tennessee Brew Works: 809 Ewing Ave. Yee-Haw Brewing Co.: 423 6th Ave. S. EAST NASHVILLE East Nashville Beer Works: 320 E. Trinity Lane Little Harpeth Brewery: 30 Oldham St. Southern Grist Brewing: 1201 Porter Road Tailgate Brewery: 811 Gallatin Ave. FRANKLIN, TN Turtle Anarchy Brewing Co.: 5901 California Ave. GERMANTOWN Bearded Iris Brewery: 101 Van Buren St. Honky Tonk Brewing: 240 Cumberland Bend MADISON, TN Yazoo: 900 River Bluff Drive MIDTOWN Blackstone Brewing Co.: 2312 Clifton Ave. Tailgate Brewery: 1538 Demonbreun St.
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THE NATIONS Fat Bottom Brewing: 800 44th Ave. N. Harding House Brewing: 904 51st Ave. N. Southern Grist Brewing: 5012 Centennial Blvd. TailGate Brewery: 7300 Charlotte Pike WEDGEWOOD-HOUSTON Diskin Cider: 1235 Martin St. Jackalope Brewing: 429 Houston St. New Heights Brewing Co.: 928 5th Ave. S.
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THE GUIDE SHOPPING APPAREL ABLE This flagship store brands itself a one stop-shop for ethical fashion. Able is propelled by its mission to end generational poverty. Shop stunning leather bags, jewelry, apparel and more, knowing all of the items were made by women. 5022 Centennial Blvd., 517.723.4836. www.livefashionable.com ALEXIS+BOLT A carefully-curated store featuring apparel for men and women, which offers dozens of local, regional and international brands. The 2,100-square-foot boutique is located in an historic house. 506 Monroe St., Germantown, 615.578.8257. www.alexisandbolt.com BILLY REIDCL0052197 This beloved shop offers men’s, women’s and accessories collections amid heirloom photographs, salvaged wood and vintage furniture. 1200 Villa Place, Ste. 403, 615.292.2111. www.billyreid.com DRAPER JAMES This shop is the flagship for Reese Witherspoon’s line of quintessentially-Southern womenswear, home accessories and sweet odds and ends. 2608 12th Ave. S., 12South, 615.997.3601. www.draperjames.com
E. ALLEN Step inside e.Allen and revamp your wardrobe with luxury denim, gorgeous footwear, handcrafted jewelry and more. Utilize the boutique's stylists and walk away confident in your purchases. 312 11th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.915.2571; 1556 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin, 615.721.5130. www.eallenboutique.com ELLE GRAYCL004572 Focuses on a personalized shopping experience for women. Find women's clothing and accessories, gifts and baby items. 4429 Murphy Road, Sylvan Park, 615.679.9854. www.ellegrayboutique.com EMIL ERWINCL004572 Designer Emil Congdon cuts, sews and assembles his leather bags and accessories at this showroom. The sleek collection includes purses, satchels, belts, chairs and more. 904 Buchanan St., Buchanan Arts District, 615.750.2735. www.emilerwin.com FLIPCL00359 These neighboring shops offer 10,000 square feet of consigned and new-with-tag luxury finds. Women: 1016 8th Ave. S., Edgehill, 615.732.3547; Men: 1100 8th Ave. S., Edgehill, 615.256.3547. www.hip2flip.com H FLY SOUTHCL0053167 This comprehensive outdoors store offers gear for fly-fishing enthusiasts of nearly every kind. Here, you'll find a large assortment of rods, reels,
apparel, lines, luggage, wading gear, sunglasses, footwear and accessories. 115 19th Ave. S., Midtown, 615.341.0420. www.flysouth.net H. AUDREYCL003601 The clothes, gifts, accessories and books are the main attraction at singer/songwriter Holly Williams’ boutique. The edgy clothes come from designers such as Rag & Bone, Veronica Beard and Helmut Lang. 4027 Hillsboro Pike, Green Hills, 615.760.5701. www.haudrey.com H HATWRKSCL004 This sThi premier hat shop stocks thousands of both original works made in house as well as leading brands from around the globe, including Akurba Hats, Stetson, Bailey and many more. 1027 8th Ave. S., Edgehill, 615.678.5690. www.hatwrks.com H HAYMAKERS & CO.CL004597 Enjoy craft libations and the shop’s signature straight shave, all while shopping exclusive brands like Ring Jacket, Alden, Culturata and more. The custom clothing bar and fullservice barbershop make this a must stop for discerning men of all ages. 3307 West End Ave., West End, 615.810.9442. www.haymakersandco.com IMOGENE + WILLIECL0041376 This modern Americana store specializes in semi-custom, handsewn selvage denim. Shop jeans inspired by vintage Levi’s silhouettes. 2601 12th Ave. S., 12South, 615.292.5005. www.imogeneandwillie.com
H J. MICHAELS CLOTHIERSCL0041589 A men’s clothing store that will come to your office or hotel, it makes the shopping experience as convenient as possible, although most customers choose to visit the store to browse the wide selection of top brands. 3305 West End Ave., West End, 615.321.0686. www.jmichaelsclothiers.com JOHNNIE Q This family-owned and operated shop specializes in boho jewelry, accessories, vintage home decor and avant garde gifts for ladies and gentlemen from a bevy of designers including Jenny Bird, Alexis Bittar, Vanessa Mooney, Gemma Redux, 2 Bandits and many more. 317 Main St., Franklin, 615.794.2763. www.johnnieq.com THE NASH COLLECTION Visitors can bring home a piece of Nashville from this flagship store. Its trendy items, many of which are emblazoned with NASH or SMASH, are available for men, women, youth, babies and pets. Headwear and gifts are available as well. 212 Broadway, 2nd Floor 615.750.3244. www.thenashcollection.com ONWARD RESERVE This place designs men’s clothing to fit your lifestyle and transition from weekday to weekend, course to field. Also find a unique, curated selection of gifts for the guy you thought had everything. 1708 21st Ave. S., 615.457.2955. www.onwardreserve.com
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THE GUIDE PARISH This upscale womens clothing boutique in The Thompson Hotel was created by celebrity stylist Claudia Robertson Fowler, known for her 25-year career dressing Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Trisha Yearwood and Martina McBride, as well as creating other boutiques including Haven in Franklin and Hero in 12South. 411 11th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.928.7770. www.parishnashville.com PLAID RABBIT & PROPERLY PLAID040597 A unique children's boutique just minutes away from Downtown, Plaid Rabbit offers a wide variety of clothing and gifts. Anyone looking for a gift to take home for ages newborn to tween size makes this a must. A variety of brands include Kissy Kissy, Beaufort Bonnet, Little English, Bella Bliss, Little Giraffe, jj gown and more. 2164 Bandywood Drive, Green Hills, 615.298.2323; 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood, 615.371.2333. www.plaidrabbitgifts.com PROJECT 615 Show your Nashville pride with one of this store's clever graphic tees. Project 615 began as a fundraising and awareness effort for the homeless, and new designs and partnerships continue to help change the world and give second chances to those in need. 1006 Fatherland St., East Nashville, 615.835.3588; 1404 51st Ave. N., West Nashville, 615.864.8175. www.project615.org
ZELDA With clothing lines and accessories from all over the world, this women’s boutique is for the shopper who is more concerned with what she likes, rather than what’s “in fashion.” 4098 Hillsboro Pike, 615.292.8045. www.zeldanashville.com
ART & ANTIQUES ANTIQUE ARCHAEOLOGYCL00513 Mike Wolfe, co-star of The History Channel’s “American Pickers,” shares his rare finds in a turn-of-the-century building and former automobile factory. The repurposed space features antiques, vintage items, folk art and Antique Archaeology gear. 1300 Clinton St., Marathon Village, 615.810.9906. www.antiquearchaeology.com THE ARTS COMPANYCL00364 This 6,000-square-foot, two-story gallery features original works by regional, national and international artists in a wide range of media. The Arts Company maintains a series of partnerships with commercial and non-profit businesses, and presents 12 inventive exhibitions a year. 215 5th Ave. of the Arts N., Downtown, 615.254.2040. www.theartscompany.com CREEKSIDE TRADING COMPANY Whether you're looking to spruce up your space or purchase the perfect gift, Creekside is your one-stop-shop. Here, you'll find local art, home decor and antiques, accessories such as jewelry and leather goods, and more. 4145 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, 615.628.8139. www.creeksidetradingcompany.com
LEQUIRE GALLERY This visual art gallery, owned by sculptor Alan LeQuire, exhibits contemporary local, national and international painters, sculptors and printmakers. Call to inquire about classes and workshops. 4304 Charlotte Ave., 615.298.4611. www.lequiregallery.com NINA KUZINA FINE ART Find beautiful art from talented artists including Sterling Strauser, Barbara Coon, Margaret Elliott, Betsy Ingalls and Debbie Wingo, along with Margaret Ellis Jewelry. 4231 Harding Pike, 615.321.0500. www.ninakuzina.com PROPS ANTIQUES Located in The Shops at Leiper's Corner, Props Antiques sells locally sourced gifts and unique decor, such as vintage signs and furniture. 4208 Old Hillsboro Road, Leipers Fork, 828.319.9614. www.facebook.com/PropsAntiques H SCARLETT SCALES ANTIQUES This eclectic shop in Franklin's antique district houses new and vintage pieces in a former Sears & Roebeck mail order house. Find ladies apparel, lampshades, reproduction hardware and rugs. 246 Second Ave. S., Franklin, 615.791.4097. https://scarlettscales.com T. NESBITT & CO. Discover an eclectic mix of items from the 1800s to the 1940s as well as the present. This shop prides itself in its striking collection
including Turkish kilims, iron gates, garden carts and clothing influenced by retro looks. 145 Second Ave. N., Franklin, 615.347.6128. www.tnesbittandco.com H WINCHESTER ANTIQUE MALL Search for treasures in this 7,700square-foot shop of quality antiques and furniture. 121 Second Ave. N., Franklin, 615.791.5846. www.facebook.com/winchesterantiques
BOOKS H LANDMARK BOOKSELLERSCL004092 This independent bookstore has an extensive selection of old, outof-print, rare and new books. The collection includes more than 30,000 new and rare volumes, from classics to latest releases, plus limited editions, signed copies, fine art, children’s books, rare handwritten documents, maps and more. 114 E. Main St., Franklin, 615.791.6400. www.landmarkbooksellers.com PARNASSUS BOOKS An independent bookstore co-owned by Nashville novelist Ann Patchett. It boasts an impressive local author selection, as well as fiction, nonfiction, children’s, local interest and arts titles. 3900 Hillsboro Pike, 615.953.2243. www.parnassusbooks.net
FOOTWEAR H FRENCH’S SHOES AND BOOTSCL0041368 More than 100 years ago, French’s got its start as Walker’s Shoe Store in
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THE GUIDE nearby Crossville; it became French’s Shoe Shop in 1972. Today, multiple stores offer affordable boots for men, women and kids, plus, sandals, walking shoes and Western wear. 126 2nd Ave. N., Downtown, 615.736.2934; 328 Fifth Ave. N., Franklin, 615.599.6965. www.frenchsbootsandshoes.com THE FRYE COMPANY An American icon celebrating 155 years of craftsmanship and quality, Frye offers boots and sneakers in styles for men, women and kids. 401 11th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.238.6170. www.thefryecompany.com LUCCHESE BOOTMAKERCL0053149 These luxurious shoes are handcrafted in Italy. The collection includes high heels, loafers, sandals, oxfords and more. Or, create custom boots using fine, exotic leathers, patterns and treatments. 503 12th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.242.1161. www.lucchese.com MEPHISTO Branding itself the world's finest footwear, the Mephisto Outlet Store offers comfortable, handmade shoes. Modern men's and women's wear available at discounted prices. 305 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, 615.771.5950. www.mephisto.com/us H NASHVILLE BOOT COMPANYCL00362 This locally owned shop offers a vast selection of boots, including Dan Post, Lucchese, Laredo, Dingo, Ariat and more, alongside bags, belts and hats.
603 8th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.353.9838. www.nashvilleboots.com THE PERFECT PAIR Owners Whitney Dunn (daughter of country singer Ronnie Dunn) and Casey Stribling stock their store with unique shoes and accessories, including pumps, strappy sandals, flats and the always in style Nashville trademark—the cowboy boot. 2209 Bandywood Drive, Green Hills, 615.385.7247. www.theperfectpairnashville.com PETER NAPPICL0052197 Find Peter Nappi’s own line of handcrafted, Italian-made boots, bags, furniture, lighting and accessories designed in old-world styles. Built in a former industrial boiler room, the studio features exposed brick and soaring ceilings. 1308 Adams St., Germantown, 615.248.3310. www.peternappi.com
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ROOTED This minimalistic approach to men's shopping features a well-curated selection of footwear, apparel and accessories. 62 Hermitage Ave., SoBro, 615.915.0866. www.stay-rooted.com
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THE GUIDE 116 29th Ave N., West End, 615.327.9894. www.adgstore.com BUTLER BAILEY Butler Bailey ensures your pet is pampered when you're away, offering private sitting, fresh air and exercise outings, care visits and even pet chauffeur services. 615.208.5948. www.butlerbailey.com CIRCA This gift shop at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum sells unique Nashville-made gifts, food and home decorations, as well as men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry and accessories. 222 5th Ave. S., 615.416.2001. store.countrymusichalloffame.org THE DOTTED LINE Find stationary, custom gift baskets, home decor, sweet treats and more. 2141 Bandywood Drive, Green Hills, 615.385.0101. www.the-dotted-line.com H THE GOO GOO SHOP This iconic brand’s downtown store carries the full line of delicious Goo Goo Clusters, plus branded merchandise and King Leo Peppermints. This is the only place in the world where Premium Goo Goos are made to order before your eyes. The dessert bar churns out cakes, cheesecakes and pies. 116 3rd Ave. S., Downtown, 615.490.6685. www.googoo.com ISLAND COWGIRL This shop sells its own line of rustic and feminine handcrafted jewelry.
The likes of Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff and Jessica Biel have worn the brand’s pieces, which are carved with poetic and inspiring words. You’ll also find signs, home accessories and gifts. 1200 Clinton St., Marathon Village, 714.580.9909. www.islandcowgirl.com OLIVE & SINCLAIR CHOCOLATE CO. Locally made, stone-ground artisan chocolate is the name of the game at this East Nashville sweet shop and factory. On Saturdays, O&S hosts tours to show off its bean roasting and bar-making process, enticing you with samples of the signature duck fat caramels, bourbon nib brittle and buttermilk white chocolate. 1628 Fatherland St., 615.262.3007. www.oliveandsinclair.com ROCKET FIZZCL0 This vibrant shop focuses on rare and retro products, including the brand’s own line of wildly flavored sodas. 201 2nd Ave. N., Downtown, 615.730.8085. www.rocketfizz.com THE SHOP AT THISTLE FARMS Thistle Farms body and home products are 100 percent essentialoil based and handmade by women survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction. The shop also features jewelry, textiles, and more from its partners around the globe. 5122 Charlotte Pike, West Nashville, 615.953.6440. www.thistlefarms.org
HOME DECOR H BELLA LINEACL00432 This store specializes in quality
linens from around the world. Find luxurious home accessories, pillows, comforters, bath towels, robes and gifts. There’s also a bridal/gift registry, and a team of experts who will design the perfect bed for you. 2133 Bandywood Drive, Green Hills, 615.352.4041. www.bellalinea.com WHITE'S MERCANTILE 0 A hip general store for the modern era, White's Mercantile is yet another creative outlet for Holly Williams, daughter of Hank Williams Jr. 2908 12th Ave. S., 12South, 615.750.5379; 345 Main Street, Franklin, 615.721.8028. www.whitesmercantile.com WILDER There’s nothing else quite like this contemporary home decor shop in Nashville. Here, you’ll find artful pillows, throws, ceramics, apparel, furniture, mirrors, artwork and more from designers/artists like Electra Eggleston and more. 701 Taylor St., 615.679.0008. www.wilderlife.com
JEWELRY ASH BLUE Fine handcrafted jewelry, furniture, garden accessories and gifts from around the world. 2170 Bandywood Drive, Green Hills, 615.383.4882. www.ashblue.com H CINDI EARL FINE JEWELRYCL005147 For more than 20 years, this store has offered traditional jewelry with modern touches, including a selection of unique Tahitian-pearl pieces.
5101 Harding Road, Belle Meade, 615.353.1823. www.cindiearl.com FIRE FINCH This locally owned and operated boutique offers a mix of jewelry, clothing, home décor items and creative gifts. 305 Church St., Downtown, 615.385.5090. www.welovefirefinch.com H JUDITH BRIGHTCL0052197 The Nashville-based designer and her team of artistans create each piece by hand with sterling silver and 14k gold-filled elements, authentic and aromatic sandalwood beads from Nepal, and semi-precious stones. 2307 12th Ave. S., 12South; 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 615.269.5600. www.judithbright.com H KING BABY STUDIOCL00521973 The bold designs at this famous store feature chunky sterling silver with precious stones and leather. The King Baby line has edgy motifs such as skulls and daggers; the Queen Baby line features softer motifs such as roses and crowned hearts. 615 9th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.248.4318. www.kingbabystudio.com PANDORA JEWELRYCL00521973 This Danish jewelry company is known for its charm bracelets, with more than 800 handcrafted charms available in sterling silver, 14k gold, murano glass, wood and white gold, along with semi-precious stones. The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Road, 615.298.1007;
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VINCENT PEACHCL00521973 Nashville's native Vincent Peach creates a combination of casual elegance with sophisticated luxury, mixing pearls, diamonds and precious metals with hand-woven leather and other raw materials. Find accessories for men and women. 1310 Clinton St., Marathon Village, 615.378.1374. www.vincentpeach.com
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MUSIC & RECORDS CARTER VINTAGE GUITARS From Gibson and Fender to Waterloo and Ludwig, the fine fretted musical instruments—vintage, new and used guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, amps, and more—carried by owners and field experts Christie and Walter Carter can’t be beat. 625 8th Ave. S., 615.915.1851. www.cartervintage.com GRIMEY'S RECORDS This indie record store carries a wide selection of new and pre-owned records, books, music and culture magazines, DVDs and Blu Rays. 1060 E. Trinity Lane, 615.226.3811. www.grimeys.com GRUHN GUITARSCL0048501 This store's namesake is a sage expert on vintage guitars, and his store carries hundreds of stringed instruments including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, banjos and basses. Appraisal and repair
THE FACTORY AT FRANKLINCL0051487 One of the area’s most creative shopping malls is in a renovated 1929 stove factory. Stroll through shops, community spaces and eateries. 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 615.791.1777. www.factoryatfranklin.com H THE MALL AT GREEN HILLSCL0051490 This shopping center offers more than 100 specialty stores including many of the world’s top luxury designer brands including GUCCI, Louis Vuitton and Burberry, and is anchored by Dillard’s, Macy’s and Tennessee’s only Nordstrom and RH Nashville Gallery. 2126 Abbott Martin Road, 615.298.5478. www.shopgreenhills.com L&L MARKETPLACE This delightful shopping destination was once a hosiery mill and shoe factory. The historic 1929 building is now home to a beautifully curated selection of shops such as Alchemist, City Lash & Beauty, Happily Grey, Made in TN and Milk Shake Bar. 3814 Charlotte Ave., 615.497.6235. www.landlmarket.com MARATHON VILLAGE This turn-of-the-century auto plant turned-shopping district is now home to shops for artisan goods, studios, restaurants and breweries.
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OPRY MILLSCL0051489 Tennessee’s largest outlet, value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination boasts 200 stores and counting from bigname brands. Regal Cinema 20 & IMAX and Dave & Buster’s are also on site. 433 Opry Mills Drive, 615.514.1000. www.oprymills.com
STYLE BAR & SPA ON 6THCL0041587 From renowned stylist Rodney Mitchell, StyleBar & Spa on 6th continues his influence on Southern style with a full-service salon and spa. 219 6th Ave. N., Downtown, 615.242.5455. www.stylebarspaon6.com
ADELE’SCL004592 Chef Jonathan Waxman brought this eatery to Nashville in 2014. Named after his mother and located in a former auto repair shop, this spot offers a rustic and seasonal menu of local ingredients. 1210 McGavock St., The Gulch, 615.988.9700. www.adelesnashville.com
SPAS & SALONS BBC NASHVILLE A Nashville staple since 2006, BBC Nashville is a full-service beauty destination. After relocating to 8th Avenue South, the salon expanded its menu, including express blowouts, lash extensions, fullservice waxing and vegan sunless tanning. 1600 8th Ave. S., Wedgewood-Houston, 615.329.0032. www.whatisbbc.com BOARDROOM SALON This polished men's salon has a large menu of services including hair care, shave, spa and massage. 2505 West End Ave., West End, 615.610.7333. www.boardroomsalon.com H N2SKIN SPACL0000145087 This Music Row spa offers facial and skincare services, therapeutic massage, permanent hair removal, airbrush tans, eyelash extensions and more. It also carries products from lines such as Colorscience, Thermaderm and Jan Marini.
THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA This national brand of spas offers a variety of signature body treatments: reflexology, volcanic stone massages, seaweed wraps and espresso-mud scrubs, plus classic treatments. 2001 Division St., 615.717.7511. www.nashville.woodhousespas.com
DINING AMERICAN 1892 From its excellent small plates, such as Whipped Pimento Cheese and Hoe Cakes to its hearty vegetable and meat entrees, 1892 is sure to satisfy. Soups, salads and sandwiches are also available, and diners are encouraged to bring their own wine and spirits. 4150 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, 615.614.3964. www.1892leipersfork.com 5TH & TAYLOR This chic restaurant oozes creativity from its art-clad walls. Chef Daniel Lindley designed not only the stunning space, but also the enticing menu inspired by Sunday dinners from his childhood. The menu features familiar yet refined dishes.
BASTION A casual, local watering hole dedicated to the neighborhood’s entrepreneurs and artists. Bastion’s restaurant an intimate 24-seat space tucked behind an iron door, offering an ever-evolvinga la carte menu helmed by awardwinning chef/co-owner Josh Habiger. Since opening, Bastion has received both regional and national recognition. 434 Houston St., Wedgewood-Houston, 615.490.8434. www.bastionnashville.com H BURGER REPUBLICCL004593 This burger stop offers mouthwatering burgers in four locations. Nothing says Tennessee quite like the Tennessee Burger loaded with maple-glazed bacon, American cheese, crispy BBQ onions and smoked ketchup. Don’t miss the spiked milkshakes. 420 11th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.915.1943; 6900 Lenox Village Drive, 615.499.4428; 1982 Providence Parkway, Mt. Juliet, 615.553.2679; 1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro, 615.962.7762. www.burgerrepublic.com
THE CAFE AT THISTLE FARMS Boasting Nashville's only daily tea service, The Cafe at Thistle Farms also serves locally sourced, producedriven food. Sweet and savory dishes line the menu alongside black, oolong, green and herbal teas, coffee and more. 5122 Charlotte Pike, 615.953.6440. www.thecafeatthistlefarms.org CAPITOL GRILLECL00519 Located in the historic Hermitage Hotel, this elegant restaurant features innovative American and Southern cuisine with a menu that changes to accommodate each season’s fresh bounty. The Hermitage Hotel, 231 6th Ave. N., 615.345.7116. www.capitolgrillenashville.com HENRIETTA RED The dream of Nashville-native chef Julia Sullivan and her business partner, general manager and sommelier Allie Poindexter, Henrietta Red boasts a convivial barroom offering a variety of natural wines, craft cocktails, daily happy hour specials, including house-made jello shots, a menu of shareable plates and a full raw bar. The restaurant focuses on simple and seasonal ingredients, a wide variety of oysters, shellfish and crudos, in addition to vegetable-forward dishes. 1200 4th Ave. N., Germantown 615.490.8042. www.henriettared.com H HOUSE OF CARDS Hidden in the basement under the Johnny Cash Museum, this magical venue is part performance space, part museum and wholly unlike anything else in the South. Amid a speakeasy
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Haymakers is Nashville’s one-stop shop for men’s tailored and casual clothing, premium denim and heritage based provisions. Named one of the South’s Best Shops by Garden & Gun and Southern Living, Haymakers has introduced a well curated assortment of brands to Nashville, including Culturata, LBM 1911, Drake’s, Ring Jacket, Sunspel, Life After Denim, Stenstroms, Faherty, Raleigh Denim, Baracuta, Alden Shoes, Moore & Giles, SMN Denim, J Brand, Diadora Heritage Shoes & more. Equipped with a full service barber shop & drinks on the house, Haymakers’ custom clothing bar includes options from select American made manufacturers in addition to their own private label maker of custom suits & tailored clothing.
N2skin invites you to visit us at the Rhythm at Music Row conveniently located near everywhere you want to be. Offering a large range of spa services designed to relax, rejuvenate and make you look and feel your very best. Think you don’t have time? Express services are designed to deliver “star treatment” and still get you back to the action you came to enjoy. Couples massages, facials, airbrush tanning, waxing, lash extensions and many other services are just a phone call away. Feel free to drop by and visit the boutique which features a variety of affordable take home items, local art and quality skin care items. Ask about the aromatic Nashville candle and mention that you saw us in this publication for a gift with our compliments for stopping by.
A unique hybrid of a custom tailor and an upscale men’s specialty shop, J. Michaels is one of the most enjoyable shopping experiences anywhere. Founded in 1989, and occupying a 100 year old home on West End Avenue, the business grew initially by calling on customers in their offices. Today, J. Michaels remains Nashville’s bespoke specialist, while also housing a tasteful array of ready-made merchandise from great brands like Peter Millar, Incotex, Hiltl, Barbour, Mercer Blue, Stenstroms, Martin Dingman, Luciano Barbera, Alden, Santoni, Nettleton & On Running shoes, Hickey Freeman, Oxxford, Gran Sasso, Alan Paine and others, along with our own private label items.
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THE GUIDE ambiance, classic American cuisine and fine hand-crafted cocktails, guests are encouraged to view the rare collection of art and antiques while enjoying mind-boggling illusions by some of America’s top magicians. Reservations and dress code required; no photography allowed. 119 3rd Ave. S., Lower Level, Downtown, 615.730.8326. www.hocnashville.com JOSEPHINE This restaurant serves up simple, classic recipes and a small, carefully curated wine list in an industrial space. Chef Andrew Little’s dedication to cooking not just by the seasons, but by the day has garnered him praise. 2316 12th Ave. S., 12South, 615.292.7766. www.josephineon12th.com JOYLAND Chef Sean Brock's celebration of all things comfort food, free shakes and burgers to biscuits and fried chicken. All items are designed for easy carryout 901 Woodland St., East Nashville 615.922.4934. www.eatjoyland.com MAKEREADYCL0048014801 Located on the ground floor of the gorgeous new Noelle Hotel next to Printer's Alley, Makeready is a labor of love led by Executive Chef Dan Hegert, who opened Little Octopus in 2015. Take a load off here with a choice cocktail or beer and a playful dining experience that one won't soon forget. 200 4th Ave. N., Downtown, 615.610.7835. www.makereadynash.com
MERCHANTSCL00516 A lively three-floor restaurant situated in the heart of downtown Nashville. The architecturally significant building dates back to 1892 and has a torrid history that mirrors the events that have shaped downtown's personality. The street-level bistro boasts quality cocktails, comfortable food and impeccable service; the second floor is fancier and more upscale and has an expansive wine lists. The third floor is a private-dining space. 401 Broadway, Downtown, 615.254.1892. www.merchantsrestaurant.com THE MELTING POTCL00516 Cook up some fondue-style fun at this interactive restaurant. Enjoy a fourcourse evening or pop in for cheese and chocolate fondues. The intimate booths are designed for special occasions or business meetings. 166 2nd Ave. N., Downtown, 615.742.4970. www.meltingpot.com/nashville-tn THE MOCKINGBIRD1 A global approach to comfort-food favorites, where no two dishes are alike. The creativity also extends to the cocktail menu. 121A 12th Ave. N., 615.741.9900. www.mockingbirdnashville.com PANCAKE PANTRYCL004801 This Hillsboro Village institution is one big room full of people who share one common interest: pancakes. This iconic breakfast stop is also open for lunch, offering a broad range of sandwiches and homemade soups. 1796 21st Ave. S., Hillsboro Village, 615.383.9333. www.thepancakepantry.com
THE PHARMACY BURGER PARLOR & BEER GARDEN Grab a seat in the sun-soaked patio or inside at the cozy bar for a brew and a sausage piled with creative toppings or one of the city's best burgers. 731 Mcferrin Ave., East Nashville, 615.712.9517. www.thepharmacynashville.com PINEWOOD SOCIALCL004598 Located in the historic trolley barns at Rolling Mill Hill neighborhood. Pinewood is based on the idea of creating a social gathering “third space” that can accommodate guests’ needs morning, noon and night; a comfortable place to work with a cup of coffee in the morning or a casual lunch with a co-worker, a place to meet friends for cocktails and dinner, or a place to play, whether that means bowling or bocce. 33 Peabody St., Downtown, 615.751.8111. www.pinewoodsocial.com RAINFOREST CAFECL003491 Explore the jungle at this entertaining, family-friendly restaurant. The rainforest theme is seen everywhere, from the lush, plant-filled atmosphere and animatronic wildlife to the creative menu, which includes pastas, burgers, seafood, steaks and chicken. Enjoy specialty drinks, smoothies and a wild gift shop. 353 Opry Mills Drive, Opry Mills Mall, 615.514.3000. www.rainforestcafe.com RUBY SUNSHINE Brings a New Orleans-style twist to breakfast and brunch classics. Enjoy omelets, benedicts, buttermilk buscuit slides, multiple
KING BABY STUDIO King Baby Studio is Nashville’s coolest jewelry store and custom workshop. Located in the Gulch, you can see the whole jewelry making process on site. Our talented artists are in house creating beautiful pieces on a daily basis. In owner and designer Mitchell Binder’s unique collections, you will find something for everyone with men’s and women’s jewelry and accessories that are hand crafted in sterling silver, 18k gold, precious stones, and genuine leather. From custom silver gun grips to rare turquoise stone, King Baby is for the chosen few. The shop is a favorite of some of Nashville’s biggest stars, including Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, and Brantley Gilbert. With new releases throughout the year, there’s always something fresh and creative to discover at this unique location. 615 9th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203
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hatWRKS Truth be told...there’s not another hat shop like it! When you stop by, you’ll let us know if we live up to that claim. Starting in 2011 as a custom hat workshop, hatWRKS has grown into a destination store with one of the largest and diverse hat offerings in the world. Fedoras to toboggans, dress hats to westerns, men’s and women’s, old school or new school ~ we have a collection of trusted brands found around the globe, including USA’s Stetson all the way to Australia’s Akubra. You can still find us making our latest originals with the utmost quality and creativity. 5,000 sq. feet and over 5,000 hats to explore with knowledgable staff to assist. We look forward to meeting you, just... DON’T TOUCH THE CROWN. 1027 8th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203
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NASHVILLE BOOT CO. Nashville Boot Co. is a locally owned & operated cowboy boot store. A real piece of Nashville with top name brands like Dan Post, Lucchese, Tony Lama, Laredo, Justin, Dingo, Ariat, Frye, Boulet, Abilene & more. Also great selections of Belts, Stetson and Bullhide Hats, Frye Handbags, Nashville Themed items, T-Shirts, Jewelry, Socks, Boot Cleaner & more. No seconds, irregulars or “knock-off” brands. No gimmicks - just the best prices. Enjoy a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and shop where the locals shop at Nashville Boot Co. Located 3 blocks from downtown Nashville in The Gulch with FREE front door parking, next door to Arnold’s Country Kitchen. “There’s Nothing Like A Good Pair Of Boots” Closed Sunday
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THE GUIDE versions of French toast and a full list of breakfast cocktails, bloody marys and mimosas among them. 231 Public Square, Franklin, 615.716.3711. www.rubysunshine.com SAMBUCACL003576 Enjoy live music (often by Grammy Award-winning performers) in a stunning setting along with entrees such as mozzarella and prosciutto beignets, hickory-smoked pork chops, sea scallops, miso sea bass and lobster ravioli. There's also has a sleek bar. 601 12th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.248.2888. www.sambucarestaurant.com SINEMA RESTAURANT & BAR Housed in the historic Melrose Theatre, Sinema draws from its building’s history, with exposed brick and velvet tufted booths adding to the charm. 2600 Franklin Pike, Berry Hill, 615.942.7746. www.sinemanashville.com H SKULL'S RAINBOW ROOM After an extensive renovation, this gussied-up tribute to David "Skull" Schulman and the former fine dining establishments of Printer's Alley reopened in 2015. World-famous performers have graced the original checkerboard stage, and today, the live entertainment legacy continues alongside craft cocktails and elevated American cuisine. 222 Printers Alley, Downtown, 615.810.9631. www.skullsrainbowroom.com SLIM & HUSKY’S PIZZA BEERIA In redeveloping North Nashville, this hip pizza joint exceeds expectations
with farm-sourced ingredients, artisan-style pies with specialty "drizzles" and more. Don't miss the cinnamon rolls, either. 911 Buchanan St., 615.647.7017. www.slimandhuskys.com SUN DINER This 24-hour diner serves breakfast all day. Located a block from Honky Tonk Row, this is the perfect stop to satisfy your hunger after a long night of boot stompin’ to your favorite tunes. 105 3rd Ave. S., Downtown, 615.742.9099. www.facebook.com/ sundinernashville/ TEQUILA COWBOY This authentic honky tonk offers Southern dining and revved up nightlife. Enjoy mouth-watering burgers and other American classics with a beer or cocktail from their expansive drink menu. 305 Broadway, Downtown, 615.742.9078. www.tequilacowboy.com/nashville
ASIAN THE EASTERN PEAK A contemporary tavern with Japanese and Thai fusion choices, plus sushi, sashimi and dumplings. 133 12th Ave. N.., The Gulch, 615.674.1411; 8121 Sawyer Brown Road, Bellevue, 615.334.5068; 536 Thompson Lane, 615.610.4888 www.theeasternpeak.com KOBE ASIAN FUSION RESTAURANT No-frills Japanese and Thai cuisine,
with a great selection of hibachi, bento boxes and specialty sushi rolls. 1609 Murfreesboro Pike, 615.360.8313; www.kobeasianfusionrestaurant. com O-KU NASHVILLE A fresh and innovative take on sushi and Japanese cuisine. Known for its signature makimoto selections, donburi bowls and Nigiri. The beverage list, full of sakes, wines, beer and cocktails, is also impressive. 81 Van Buren St., The Gulch, 629.900.00211; www.okunashville.com OTAKU RAMEN Serves up half a dozen delectable ramen bowls, as well as Tokyo fried chicken, taco rice and boba drinks. 104 Division St., The Gulch, 615.942.8281; 604 E. Gallatin Ave., East Nashville, 615.454.5713 www.otakuramen.com SAMURAI SUSHI Among the many rolls found here include raw, cooked and deepfried varieties. Those looking for something a little different should turn the "Fruits and Fish" menu. 2209 Elliston Place, Midtown, 615.320.5438. www.samurainashville.com SUNDA The second location of the awardwinning Chicago restaurant opened in early 2018 and serves Michelinrated, modern dishes from Southeast Asia and its surrounding islands. 592 12th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.610.7566. www.sundanewasian.com
SUSHI O SUSHI This casual sushi palace has a full menu of maki rolls, Nigiri, sashimi, teriyaki, Hibachi-style dinners, tempura and noodles. 6023 Nolensville Road, 615.331.7655. www.sushiofsushi.net SUZY WONG’S HOUSE OF YUMCL0041567 This restaurant and bar is one of the coolest nightlife spots in town. Get trendy Asian fusion meals, like sesame ginger beef or wonton nachos, late into the night. This “brothel of epicurean delight” features a live drag show every Sat-Su- for “Drag’n Brunch.” 1515 Church St., Midtown, 615.329.2913. www.suzywongsnashville.com TÁNSUO Meaning ‘to explore’ in Cantonese, this contemporary Chinese eatery wows with both its interiors and its menu. Brought to you by the same team behind Chauhan Ale & Masala House, you know it's going to be good.. 121B 12th Ave. N., 615.782.6786. www.tansuonashville.com THAI ESANE Authentic Southern Asian cuisine, everything from pad thai and Malaysian-style noodles to pho and curry dishes. 1520 Division St., Music Row, 615.454.5373. www.thaiesane.com TWO TEN JACK This Japanese-inspired izakaya wows hip East Nashvillians with its kodawari ramen, yakitori skewers, sushi and other fusion comfort food.
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BRAZILIAN RODIZIO GRILLCL004326 This churrascaria serves guests an unlimited amount of appetizers, salads, sides and hot dishes, and endless portions of rotisserie-grilled meats, carved tableside by servers dressed as gauchos (Brazilian cowboys). 166 2nd Ave. N., Downtown, 615.730.8358. www.rodiziogrill.com/nashville
COFFEE SHOPS & BAKERIES BONGO JAVACL0048095 Stop in at the city’s oldest and most celebrated coffeehouse. Enjoy a cup of joe and a quick bite. The organic, free-trade coffee goes well with bagel sandwiches and salads. 2007 Belmont Blvd., 615.385.5282. www.bongojava.com FIVE DAUGHTERS BAKERY04890 Try the donuts from a thirdgeneration local business owner/ baker and yes, there really are five daughters. It's a must-stop for any sweet tooth. 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 615.933.9332; 1110 Caruthers Ave., 12South, 615.490.6554; 1900 Eastland Ave., East Nashville, 615.891.1293. www.fivedaughtersbakery.com FROTHY MONKEY These welcoming coffeehouses know how to prepare robust and flavorful
lattes that are a departure from the norm. The menu includes creative coffee drinks, housemade kombucha and wine alongside food menus. 2509 12th Ave. S., 12South, 615.600.4756; 235 5th Ave. N., Downtown, 615.600.4756; 125 Fifth Ave. S., Franklin, 615.600.4756; www.frothymonkey.com MERRIDEE’S BREADBASKETCL0048017 Locals stop in for a homemade meal. The bakery offers up an impressive variety of goodies, including muffins, cinnamon rolls and sticky buns. For lunch, try the chicken salad sandwich, pimento cheese sandwich or a quiche. Coffee options are abundant. 110 Fourth Ave. S., Franklin, 615.790.3755. www.merridees.com MILK & HONEY An on-trend cafe from rapidly rising Monen Family Restaurant Group serves a light menu and sweets like homemade gelato. 214 11th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.712.7601. www.milkandhoneynashville.com
ECLECTIC THE 404 KITCHENCL040579 Once housed in a former shipping container, the 404 Kitchen has moved to an expanded location across the street and has taken its menu up a notch, too. Downstairs, Gertie's Bar stocks an impressive whiskey collection. 404 12th Ave. S., 615.251.1404. www.the404nashville.com/kitchen
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THE GUIDE BUTCHER & BEE Like its Charleston predecessor, this hip, little transplant is transporting the sandwich (and other food, too) to a whole new level. 902 Main St., 615.226.3322. www.butcherandbee.com THE CATBIRD SEATCL00521987 An intimate, interactive, chef-run restaurant located in Midtown. The restaurant serves as a chef incubator and is an ever- evolving kitchen that provides chefs a creative outlet in an intimate and exposed setting. The 22-seat counter provides guests the opportunity to view the inner workings of an active kitchen, watching as the chefs prepare a tasting menu. The James Beard-nominated restaurant is located above the Patterson House. 1711 Division St., Midtown, 615.810.8200. www.thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com EPICE Classic Lebanese dishes are served up at this family owned restaurant (think shawarma, hummos, shakshuka and knefah). The vibe is upscale, the cocktails are creative and the entrees are always delicious. 2902 12th Ave. S., 615.720.6765. www.epicenashville.com GRAY AND DUDLEY Located inside the 21c Museum Hotel, the restaurant’s name offers a nod to the building’s past life as the Gray & Dudley Hardware Company. There are lots of great snacks to share, plus entrees from thin-cut pork chops to bayou-style shrimp. 221 2nd Ave. N., 615.610.6460. www.grayanddudley.com
NASHVILLE FARMERS’ MARKETCL005146 Located across from Bicentennial Mall, this market is packed with fresh fruit and produce, specialty shops, including an Asian market, a meat shop and a seafood shop. Restaurants are also on premises. 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 615.880.2001. www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org ROLF & DAUGHTERSCL004328 This beloved restaurant is located in a historic 100-year-old factory building. Inside the stylish space, diners nosh on the chef’s version of “modern peasant food.” 700 Taylor St., Germantown, 615.866.9897. www.rolfanddaughters.com THE TREEHOUSE The restaurant switches from a fine dining atmosphere to an evening hangout at 10 pm nightly. The 50-seat restaurant, which touts an evolving seasonal menu, isn’t difficult to spot—there’s a funky, litup treehouse outside that serves as a landmark. 1011 Clearview Ave., 615.454.4201. www.treehousenashville.com THE YELLOW PORCH This simple bistro has an eclectic, seasonal menu. Lunch features salads, wraps and sandwiches, including a roasted eggplant number with roasted red peppers and feta cheese. Dinner might include pasta and seafood, and heavier fare such as sweet tea-brined pork chop with sweet potatoes and bacon pancakes. 734 Thompson Lane, 615.386.0260. www.theyellowporch.com
FRENCH MARGOT CAFE & BARCL005162 Chef Margot McCormack’s cozy restaurant is housed in a renovated 1930s gas station, and specializes in rustic French and Italian cuisine. 1017 Woodland St., East Nashville, 615.227.4668. www.margotcafe.com ONCE UPON A TIME IN FRANCECL005162 Cozy cafe with 1920s Parisian decor, more than 75 French wines and classic French specialties such as beef bourguignon, escargot and steak frites. 1102 Gallatin Ave., 615.649.8284. www.onceuponatime-infrance.com WHITE LIMOZEENCL005162 An over-the-top rooftop patio bar and restaurant at The Graduate Nashville. Choose from large and small plates, seafood and "party foods" with a French influence, plus an unforgettable cocktail list. 101 20th Ave. N., 615.551.2700. www.graduatehotels.com/nashville/ restaurant/white-limozeen
GERMAN BAVARIAN BIERHAUS Immerse yourself in the decor, entertainment, food, hospitality and German beers inspired by an authentic Bavarian experience. 121 Opry Mills Drive, Opry Mills, 615.238.0687. www.bierhausnashville.com VON ELROD'S It's always Oktoberfest at Von Elrod's: there's 36 beers on tap, and
the in-house butchery produces mouthwatering delights such as homemade sausages, Texas-style beef brisket and St. Louis-style spare ribs. 1004 4th Ave. S., 615.886.1620. www.vonelrods.com
INDIAN CHAATABLE Indian street food in a bright, cheerful space. Sweet, salty, tangy and spicy merge in Maneet Chauhaun's unforgettable cuisine. You'll want to try everything, so order a bunch of dishes for the table. 345 40th Ave., 615.383.1303. www.chaatablenashville.com CHAUHAN ALE & MASALA HOUSE Indian cuisine with Southern flair earned this restaurant its stellar reputation. It doesn't hurt that executive chef and co-owner Maneet Chauhan is a “Chopped” judge and James Beard Award winner, either. 123 12th Ave N., 615.242.8426. www.chauhannashville.com SITAR INDIAN CUISINE Sit at the bar or enjoy authentic Indian cuisine at one of the small tables in the intimate restaurant. Traditional biryanis are served along with vegetarian, chicken, lamb and seafood dishes 116 21st Ave. N., 615.321.8889. www.sitarnashville.com
ITALIAN AMERIGOCL0043281 Italian dishes with an American and
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THE GUIDE Mediterranean twist are cooked in a wood-fired grill and served in a casual and upbeat atmosphere. The menu features Italian classics in addition to the bistro's signature cheese fritters, cedar wood-roasted seafood and pork-chops, and aged, choice, black Angus steaks. 1920 West End Ave., West End, 615.320.1740; 1656 Westgate Circle, Brentwood, 615.377.7070. www.cityhousenashville.com CITY HOUSECL0043281 Chef Tandy Wilson’s hot spot offers Italian antipasti, house-made charcuterie and pasta and rustic pizzas. Local meat and produce dominates the menu, so you know it’s fresh. The wine list is loaded with artisanal Italian bottles. 1222 4th Ave. N., Germantown, 615.736.5838. www.cityhousenashville.com H GINO'S EAST Gino’s East serves pizza and beer just three blocks south of Broadway. Guests can enjoy golden-crust Chicago-style deep dish pizza along with thin crust pizzas, shareable appetizers, salads and sandwiches in a dining room, bar or outdoor beer garden. Gino's also offers carryout, delivery and a late-night slice window. 311 3rd Ave. S., 615.323.5300. www.ginoseast.com/nashville GIOVANNICL005312 This NY-founded restaurant specializes in Northern Italian cuisine including homemade pastas, imported cheeses, salumi, fish, veal and prime beef. Complimentary shuttle service is offered to and from
any downtown hotel, show or event. 909 20th Ave. S., Midtown, 615.760.5932; 106 Harding Place, 615.750.2003. www.giovanninashville.com LUIGI’S CITY PIZZA This energetic pizzeria serves up Italian cuisine in a late-night atmosphere. Dig into one of the signature pizzas or satisfy your hunger with a calzone, stromboli, chicken marsala, spaghetti and meatballs, or a number of other savory Italian dishes. 105 3rd Ave. S., SoBro, 615.742.9099. www.luigis-citypizza.com/ nashville PASTARIA Prepare for downright indulgence at this mod trattoria from Chef Gerard Craft, featuring fresh pastas and wood-fired pizzas in a casual, familyand coworker-friendly environment. 8 City Blvd., West End, 615.915.1866. www.eatpastaria.com/nashville H TRATTORIA IL MULINO A descendent of the the iconic New York-based Il Mulino restaurant brand, this outpost, headed by Executive Chef Thomas Cook, serves up Italian fine dining. 144 5th Ave. S., 615.620.3700. www.trattoriailmulinonashville.com
MEXICAN ROSEPEPPER CANTINA & MEXICAN GRILLCL005167 The menu, based on Sonora-style cuisine, encompasses classic
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THE GUIDE ingredients from Mexico (corn, beans, tomatoes, peppers) with a variety of influences. Homemade salsas and chunky guacamole are good bets. The bar boasts more than 50 kinds of tequila and pours one of the tastiest margaritas around. 1907 Eastland Ave., East Nashville, 615.227.4777. www.rosepepper.com
chocolate gravy, peanut butter, caramelized banana jam and pretzels. Beer and mimosas, too! 316 11th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.490.9584; 2001 Belcourt Ave., Hillsboro Village, 615.610.3336; 132 Third Ave. S., Franklin, 615.905.0386. www.biscuitlove.com
SAINT ANEJOCL005167 This "comfortably cool," full-service cantina features Mexican cuisine, Latin mixology, and a premium tequila and mezcal menu of more than 120 labels. The menu showcases creative tacos, house-made guacamole and chef specialties. 1120 McGavock St., 615.736.5301. www.mstreetnashville.com/saintanejo
FGL HOUSE A world-class kitchen fuses Southern-style cuisine with California flair including gluten-free flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks and fish. Menu options include organic choices from local farms, and the extensive drink menu includes custom craft cocktails. 120 3rd Ave. S., Downtown, 615.961.5460. www.fglhouse.com
SOUTHERN ACME FEED & SEEDCL004598 A 200-year-old building on Nashville’s Historic Registry has become one of the city’s hottest dining and nightlife destinations. The large space features food, cocktails and live music throughout a downstairs “funkytonk,” a bar and a rooftop lounge—one of the largest in the area. Check their website for a schedule of events. 101 Broadway, Downtown, 615.915.0888. www.theacmenashville.com BISCUIT LOVE Scratch-made country cooking from the kitchen of this husband-and-wife run breakfast spot heartily warms the soul with dishes like the East Nasty (boneless fried chicken and biscuits) and the Gertie, named for the owners’ daughter, a decadent share of biscuit,
GRAYS ON MAINCL0043270 Set in a three-story building circa 1876 in Downtown Franklin, this hot restaurant features elevated Southern cuisine with big-city flair and a focus on locally sourced ingredients. A second-floor bar and music hall offers live performances and fresh, handcrafted cocktails that celebrate the brandy culture of the late-19th century. 332 Main St., Franklin, 615.435.3603. www.graysonmain.com HATTIE B’S HOT CHICKENCL00457 This restaurant specializes in Nashville’s iconic hot chicken dish. Along with the molten dish, Hattie’s offers many local, craft beers, cole slaw, Southern greens, red-skin potato salad, and a piquant salad of black-eyed peas. 112 19th Ave. S., Midtown,
615.678.4794; 5209 Charlotte Pike, West Nashville, 615.712.7137. www.hattieb.com HUSK NASHVILLECL004571 Celebrates Southern cuisine, heirloom produce and regional specialties. The restaurant is housed in a circa-1895 building that is on the National Registry of Historic Homes. 37 Rutledge St., 615.256.6565. www.husknashville.com JASON ALDEAN'S KITCHEN + ROOFTOP BAR Jason Alden teamed up with a worldrenowned chef to create a mix of Southern cooking favorites, steaks, pastas, salads and more. Enjoy great food, music and amazing nightlife on four levels with some of the best rooftop views in Nashville. 311 Broadway, Downtown, www.jasonaldeansnashville.com H JOHNNY CASH'S KITCHEN & SALOON Swing by this downtown saloon for is meat + 2 or a la carte selections. And indeed, you’ll feel the same warm hospitality as those who visited the Cash home. Swett’s Restaurant, a fixture in the Nashville community long adored by Johnny and June, serves up choices such as fried chicken, meatloaf, country fried steak and more. 121 3rd Ave. S., Downtown, 615.209.9504. www.cashkitchenandsaloon.com KITCHEN NOTESCL004573 An innovative farm-to-table concept located in the Omni Nashville Hotel. Enjoy traditional, sustainable Southern recipes that have been
handed down from generation to generation. Don’t miss out on the famous Biscuit Bar, which serves fresh, hot biscuits throughout the day. 250 5th Ave S., Downtown, 615.761.3700. www.omnihotels.com/hotels/ nashville LUKE'S 32 BRIDGE Nashville Hot Chicken and Old Fashion Mac & Cheese border Avocado Toast and a Veggie Burger on the menu at Luke Bryan's signature restaurant. Fans will also find live music, eight bars and a sushi eatery within Luke's 32 Bridge. 301 Broadway, www.lukes32bridge.com MIDTOWN CAFE This small restaurant is consistently cited as a Nashville favorite. Known for fresh seafood and its signature lemon-artichoke soup, Midtown Café prepares meals from scratch, including its famous crab cakes. The award–winning wine list offers 50 selections by the glass. 102 19th Ave. S., Midtown, 615.320.7176. www.midtowncafe.com NASH HOUSE SOUTHERN SPOON AND SALOON Southern-style favorites, specialty cocktails, a rockin's sound system for live music and plenty of screens from which to watch your favorite sports come together in this fun and casual spot that's walking distance from Bridgestone Arena. 114 8th Ave. S., 615.649.8022. www.nashhousesaloon.com PARTY FOWL04573 Can't get enough of that Nashville hot
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THE GUIDE chicken? Try the renditions at this light-hearted eatery known for spicy fried foods, and then wash it down with local craft beer. 719 8th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.829.6023. www.partyfowl.com PEG LEG PORKERCL004573 With deep-seated roots in the West Tennessee BBQ culture, this restaurant offers excellent barbecue sauces and rubs, and delicious foods including BBQ nachos, dry and wet ribs, and Peg Leg wings. 903 Gleaves St., The Gulch, 615.829.6023. www.peglegporker.com PRINCE’S HOT CHICKEN SHACK This "shack" started it all: Nashville’s original hot chicken shack, with its iconic chicken in mild, medium, hot or extra-hot (and they mean extra-hot) varieties. A diverse clientele steps up to the counter for the blazing-hot poultry and sides of beans, cole slaw and potato salad. 5814 Nolensville Pike, 615.810.9388; 423 6th Ave. S. (food truck), www.princeshotchicken.com PUCKETT’S GROCERY & RESTAURANTCL003694 The original Puckett’s is an actual grocery store and restaurant during the day. It serves Southern cuisine and hosts in-the-round evenings with star singer-songwriters. 4142 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper's Fork, 615.794.1308. www.puckettsofleipersfork.com THE ROW KITCHEN & PUB Restaurant where the music business has come to enjoy 24 beers on tap, to
dine on hot chicken and to unwind for three decades. 110 Lyle Ave., Music Row, 615.321.1224. www.therownashville.com
STEAK & SEAFOOD AQUARIUM RESTAURANTCL0051629 Dive into this underwater dining adventure, where you are seated around a 200,000-gallon centerpiece aquarium filled with fish, sharks, stingrays and more (a diver makes feedings twice a day). Behind-thescenes tours are also available. 516 Opry Mills Drive, Opry Mills Mall, 615.514.3474. www.aquariumrestaurants.com E3 CHOPHOUSE This high-end, ranch-to-restaurant steakhouse is owned by the families of Adam LaRoche, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, who met after dining at the original restaurant in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. 1628 21st Ave. S., 615.301.1818. www.e3chophousenashville.com H JEFF RUBY'S STEAKHOUSE With a reputation for a luxe dining experience and frequent celebrity sightings, Jeff Ruby's serves critically acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime Steaks, seafood & sushi, and pairs each with nightly live entertainment and a high standard for service. 300 4th Ave. N., Downtown, 615.434.4300. www.jeffruby.com/nashville
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THE GUIDE 123 2nd Ave. S., Downtown, 615.242.2722. www.joescrabshack.com THE MARSH HOUSE Impeccable, sustainly-sourced seafood and inventive Southern favorites. The expertly-curated wine list has more than 200 labels. Inside the Thompson Nashville. 401 11th Ave. S., 615.262.6000. www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/ tennessee/nashville/thompsonnashville/restaurants/marsh-house MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSECL00531 This upscale steakhouse serves up some of the best steaks in town alongside seafood, sides and desserts. The popular chain boasts an extensive wine list, three private boardrooms and Bar 12.21, which offers an abundance of wines, cocktails and bar bites. D (daily). 618 Church St., Downtown, 615.259.4558. www.mortons.com OAK STEAKHOUSE Though there are four Oak Steakhouses around the South, each one could be considered its own local restaurant. The menu is built from locally sourced ingredients, making every steakhouse an experience that is unique to its home city. You'll find this one adjacent to The Westin Nashville. 801 Clark Place, Downtown, 615.902.3111. www.oaksteakhousenashville.com THE OPTIMISTCL003578 Ford Fry brings Nashville the best bounty from the sea in this fish camp and oyster bar. The samplings on his stunning "plateaux" come in
quantities of 6, 12 and 18. 1400 Adams St., 615.709.3156. www.theoptimistrestaurant.com THE PALMCL003578 For more than 15 years and counting, the Nashville location of this classic national chain has served prime-aged steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters and Italian classics like chicken parmigiana and more. 140 5th Ave. S., Downtown, 615.742.7256. www.thepalm.com/nashville SALTINE Attention, oyster aficionados: this esteemed Jackson, Mississippi, eatery has recently opened in Nashville. In addition to the top-notch raw bar, diners can chow down on fresh seafood, po’boys, steaks, salads in a whimsical, nautical setting. 1918 West End Ave., West End, 615.327.4410. www.saltinerestaurant.com H SPERRY'S RESTAURANTCL004091 Try the house specialty, Prince William’s Bleu Cheese Stuffed Filet or jumbo lobster tails. For dessert, the sticky toffee pudding is an Old English classic, topped with crème fraiche and warm toffee sauce. 5109 Harding Pike, Belle Meade, 615.353.0809; 650 Frazier Drive, Cool Springs, 615.778.9950. www.sperrys.com STK Never thought of steaks as sexy? You will after visiting a restaurant from this seductive chain. Pair them with decadent sides such as parmesan truffle fries, sweet corn pudding and the mac & cheese trio.
700 12th Ave. S., The Gulch, 615.619.3500. www.stksteakhouse.com/venues/ nashville
ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTERCL0061724 For over 70 years, this nonprofit institution has inspired the discovery of science. The museum features hands-on exhibits focused on biology, physics, visual perception, listening, space and much more. The Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art digital projection. 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Fort Negley, 615.862.5160. www.adventuresci.org H ANDREW JACKSON’S HERMITAGECL006172 Guides in period costume welcome guests to the home of our nation’s seventh president, Andrew Jackson. Built in 1821, the 1,120-acre farm is alive with historical figures and livestock. A wide variety of tours, including farm, garden and wagon tours, are available. 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage, 615.889.2941. www.thehermitage.com H ARMORY RANGES Tenneessee's premier gun range and the only five-star range in the state. From precision firearms to ammunition, the facilities in Nashville and Franklin rank as some of the largest and most advanced in the U.S., and includes a retail showroom, classrooms and state-ofthe-art indoor shooting range. 4290 Kenilwood Drive, 615.730.8054;
390 Southwinds Drive, Franklin, 615.212.2515. www.armoryranges.com H BELLE MEADE PLANTATION This plantation was built in 1807. The bloodlines of many modern thoroughbred champions can be traced back to this former breeding farm. Docents dressed in period costumes lead daily tours. Explore the dairy, horse stable, carriage house, mausoleum, gardens and log cabin. A Belle Meade Bourbon tasting experience and kid-friendly tours of the plantation are also available. Don't miss the winery, gift shop and restaurant on site. 5025 Harding Pike, 615.356.0501. www.bellemeadeplantation.com BICENTENNIAL CAPITOL MALL STATE PARKCL006179 This 19-acre greenspace explores Tennessee’s history. It opened in 1996 to commemorate the city’s bicentennial. A 200-foot granite map of the state, 31 fountains representing Tennessee’s major rivers and a Pathway of History are among the highlights. The mall also offers a great view of the Tennessee State Capitol. 600 James Robertson Parkway, Downtown, 615.741.5280. www.tnstateparks.com/parks CARNTON Built in 1826, this plantation home was the site of the gruesome Battle of Franklin, believed to be the bloodiest five hours of the Civil War. The battle involved a massive frontal assault larger than Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, 615.786.1864. www.boft.org
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THE GUIDE CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENSCL0061725 Once the private estate of the Leslie Cheek family, this magnificent 1929 mansion is 8 miles southwest of Downtown Nashville. Built with Tennessee limestone, the house is surrounded by 55 acres of gardens, lawns and fountains. It also houses an art museum with 19th and 20th century American art. 2020 marks Cheekwood's 60th anniversary. 1200 Forrest Park Drive, 615.356.8000 or 877.356.8150. www.cheekwood.org
is the 9th largest zoo in the United States by land mass. It welcomes more than 960,000 visitors annually, making it one of the top attractions in Middle Tennessee. 3777 Nolensville Pike, Greater Nashville, 615.833.1534. www.nashvillezoo.org THE PARTHENONCL00821 A little Greece goes a long way in Nashville, which has bragging rights to the nation’s only full-scale replica of the Greek Parthenon. The ornate structure originated as a plaster pavilion in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Today, it serves as an art gallery and home to a gold-gilded, towering statue of Athena, the largest indoor sculpture in the Western world. 2600 West End Ave., West End, 615.862.8431. www.nashville.gov/parthenon
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM If it’s country, this goliath museum has it covered. The impressive facility takes up a city block and boasts 350,000 square feet of space devoted to the genre’s heroes and history. Here, you'll find music memorabilia (from Jimmie Rodgers' Weymann guitar to a customized microphone used by Miranda Lambert), clips of BREWERIES, country recordings past and present, DISTILLERIES shopping and dining opportunities. & VINEYARDS Find where the food is the show in Las Vegas. 222 5th Ave. S., Downtown ARRINGTON VINEYARDS 615.416.2001. This stunning hillside winery and www.countrymusichalloffame.org tasting room is located about 25 minutes south of Nashville. Bring HATCH SHOW PRINTCL006173 food for a picnic or pre-order a picnic Now located within the Country basket from Simply Living Life to Music Hall of Fame, this is one of the take full advantage of the scenic, oldest working letterpress shops in 75-acre property. Outdoor bistro and the U.S. The famed shop produces picnic tables are available if a blanket won’t cut it. reprints and new work daily. The on-
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THE GUIDE 101 Van Buren St., Germantown, 615.928.7988. www.beardedirisbrewing.com BLACK ABBEY BREWING COMPANYCL004574 This Gothic-themed brewery specializes in Belgium-styled craft beers that are creative and approachable. Call or check website for a schedule of events and tour info. 2952 Sidco Drive, Berry Hill, 615.755.0070. www.blackabbeybrewing.com EAST NASHVILLE BEER WORKS This aptly named brew spot in the eastern part of the city works tirelessly to bring patrons the best beers in a wide variety. It has a great menu to compliment its wide-ranging taps. 320 E. Trinity Lane, East Nashville, 615.755.0070. www.eastnashbeerworks.com FAT BOTTOM TAPROOM & BEER GARDENCL0045739 This brewing company opened its doors in 2012 as East Nashville's first brewery, but as the city grew, so has the brewery. It recently expanded and moved location, while the beers remain a local favorite. 800 44th Ave. N., The Nations, 615.678.5715. www.fatbottombrewing.com GEORGE DICKEL DISTILLERY There's a reason for the traditional Scottish spelling of whisky (as opposed to whiskey): Dickel believed his product to be as smooth as the best Scotch whiskies. This distillery is part of the American Whiskey Trail. 1950 Cascade Hollow Road, Tullahoma , 931.857.4110. www.georgedickel.com
GRINDERS SWITCH TASTING ROOM Sip varieties from the Centerville winery at 22-foot long barn-wood bar and shop a selection of locally made crafts set inside the historic Marathon Village. No reservations needed. Private tastings are available upon request. 1310 Clinton St., Marathon Village, 615.679.0646. www.gswinery.com JACK DANIEL’S DISTILLERY Located an hour southeast of Nashville, this historic distillery is where the famous Jack Daniel’s “smooth sippin’ Tennessee whiskey” is made. Three tour options are available and vary in times and price. 133 Lynchburg Highway, Lynchburg, 931.759.6357. www.jackdaniels.com JACKALOPE BREWING CO. This craft brewery makes great beers for the local Nashville bar and restaurant scene, such as the "Neighborhood Pilsner," a partnership with Van Elrod's. 429 Houston St., WedgewoodHouston, 615.873.4313. www.greenbrierdistillery.com NELSON’S GREEN BRIER DISTILLERY Andy and Charlie Nelson brought a family tradition back to life: their great-great-great-grandfather’s business, and turned it into one of the best-known distilleries in Nashville. 1414 Clinton St., Marathon Village, 615.913.8800. www.greenbrierdistillery.com
SMITH CREEK MOONSHINE Smith Creek Distillery launched its flagship in Branson, Missouri, in 2015, then a second location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and another outpost at Nashville's Opry Mills. Stop by for a moonshine tasting, a walk through a covered bridge and a spin around the gift shop that stocks moonshine, jams, dry rubs, apparel, bar ware and more. 335 Opry Mills Drive, 855.559.2063. www.smithcreekmoonshine.com TAILGATE BREWERYCL004573 This independent craft brewery has taprooms in West Nashville—which includes a 50-barrel production facility—Music Row—which has a 40-handle tap wall—and East Nashville, home to Tailgate's fermentation program. 7300 Charlotte Pike, West Nashville, 615.861.9842; 1538 Demonbreun St., Music Row, 615.702.5914; 811 Gallatin Ave., East Nashville, 629.203.7152. www.tailgatebeer.com TENNESSEE BREW WORKSCL004573 This microbrewery makes "finely tuned craft beer" with headliner beers including the Southern Wit as well as seasonal suds. The industrial taproom and spacious patio offers tastes, snacks and live music. 809 Ewing Ave., Downtown, 615.436.0050. www.tnbrew.com TENNFOLD BREWINGCL004571 Brewery where the focus is just as much on the food as the beer. Its name refers to the proper way its owners suggest you eat a pizza— folded over. IPAs and ales rule the
beer menu. 2408 Lebanon Pike, Donelson, 615.727.7577. www.tennfold.com YAZOO BREWING COMPANYCL004571 This local brewer has a strong following since opening in 2003, thanks to its tasty brews including Yazoo Pale Ale, Dos Perros and Yazoo Sue, Tennessee’s first legal highgravity ale. 900 River Bluff Drive, Madison, TN, 615.891.4649. www.yazoobrew.com
COCKTAIL LOUNGES BLACK RABBIT Cocktail connoisseurs, this one's for you. American jazz and live piano music enhance the dark, den-like vibe, a heart-felt nod to the nightlife of Printer's Alley—just outside its door—during its heyday. 218 3rd Ave. N., Downtown, 615.891.2380. www.blackrabbittn.com THE FOX BAR & COCKTAIL CLUB Built by 1767 Designs, this chic and sexy spot for a handcrafted cocktail, thanks to the beverage program by Will Benedetto. 2905B Gallatin Pike, East Nashville, 615.678.6541. www.thefoxnashville.com H HOUSE OF CARDS Hidden in the basement under the Johnny Cash Museum, this magical venue is part performance space, part museum and wholly unlike anything else in the South. Amid a speakeasy ambiance, classic American cuisine and fine hand-crafted cocktails, guests are encouraged to view the rare collection of art and antiques
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this American gastropub and bar stretches across multiple levels (and rooftop) with stimulating nightlife, memorabilia and of course, live music. VIP booths available. 400 Broadway, Downtown, 629.203.7822. www.dierkswhiskeyrow.com
THE PATTERSON HOUSE This popular cocktail paradise is known far and wide for its stunning, tasteful and creative drinks. In the style of a modern Southern speakeasy, this late-night spot is an absolute wonder from its decor to its mixed drinks to the menu of bar bites. 1711 Division St., Midtown, 615.636.7724. www.thepattersonnashville.com
DOWNTOWN SPORTING CLUB Offering a variety of dining experiences (classic drip coffee at Carter Assembly and cauliflower nuggets at The Ribbon Room), games (axe throwing, shuffleboard, Monopoly and more at The R.E.C Room) and a place to stay (in the Guest Rooms), Downtown Sporting Club has it all. 411 Broadway, Downtown, 615.271.4395. www.downtownsportingclub.com
HONKY TONKS AJ’S GOOD TIME BAR Owned by country music superstar Alan Jackson and recently voted No. 1 honky-tonk in Nashville by Billboard Magazine, this venue features live country music daily, karaoke and a rooftop bar. 421 Broadway, Downtown, 615.678.4808. www.ajsgoodtimebar.com COYOTE UGLY SALOON This worldwide chain of wild saloons gained national fame after a film by the same name hit the silver screen in 2000. Some of the girls dance, some of the girls sing and others just yell, but they all keep the crowd rowdy. 154 2nd Ave. N., Downtown, 615.254.8459. www.coyoteuglysaloon.com DIERKS BENTLEY'S WHISKEY ROW An ode to the country music star,
HONKY TONK CENTRAL The location of this three-story bar on Nashville’s legendary honky-tonk highway can’t be beat, and neither can the nightly live music and bootstomping good times. 329 Broadway, Downtown, 615.742.9095. www.honkytonkcentral.com KID ROCK'S BIG HONKY TONK & ROCK 'N' ROLL STEAKHOUSE Five floors, four stages and six bars, with a rooftop that offers stunning views of downtown Nashville. Plus, a kitchen that serves up some of the largest steaks in town. 221 Broadway, Downtown, 615.248.2706. www. kidrockshonkytonkandsteakhouse.com LAYLA’S BLUEGRASS INNCL00510 Listen to live bluegrass seated on WHERET RAV EL ER ® G UEST B OOK
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retail space joins the growing list of honky tonks that are nods to country music superstars. 300 Broadway, Downtown, 615.780.0900. www.olered.com
with plenty of seating, too. Catch performances from some of the best musicians in the city. 412 Broadway, Downtown, 615.726.0504. www.thestageonbroadway.com
REDNECK RIVIERA There is no place like this on Broadway. Yes, it is a honky tonk...But Redneck Riviera is way more than that. Celebrate heroes, engage with their staff, grab some barbeque and see some of the best live music in Nashville. 208 Broadway, Downtown, 615.436.4070. www.redneckrivieranashville.com
TEQUILA COWBOY This honky tonk features multiple bars, karaoke and a mechanical bull. There are a variety of themed rooms to please patrons, including a game room and the Rock Bar equipped with a stage for live music. 305 Broadway, Downtown, 615.742.9078. www.tequilacowboy.com
ROBERT’S WESTERN WORLDCL00369 This tried-and-true honky tonk has old, scuffed-up hardwood floors, PBR in the can and autographed pictures on the wall. The big, red boot above the door marks the spot. Expect to hear traditional country music or Brazilbilly that keeps the party going into the night. 416 Broadway, Downtown, 615.244.9552. www.robertswesternworld.com
TOOTSIE’S ORCHID LOUNGECL0036403 Adjacent to Ryman Auditorium, this bright purple, world-famous institution has been a celebrity hangout since its beginning over 50 years ago—first, Patsy and Hank (whose ghost allegedly still haunts the place) and later, U2 and the Clash. Today, hopefuls continue to hit the stages at this legendary honky tonk. 422 Broadway, Downtown, 615.299.1585. www.tootsies.net
H THE SECOND FIDDLECL005601 This country music bar bills itself as a “true honky tonk.” Grand Ole Opry memorabilia fills the walls of this honky-tonk, which offers live music daily; call for updated hours and a performance schedule. 420 Broadway, Downtown, 615.248.4818. www.thesecondfiddle.com H THE STAGE ON BROADWAYCL003698 The entrance to this honky-tonk is marked by an enormous neon guitar overhead. This popular stop boasts loud music from one of Honky Tonk Row's largest stages and dance floors,
LIVE MUSIC VENUES & LISTENING ROOMS BELCOURT TAPS Stop here if you love beer, burgers and live music. Try one of the signature stuffed burgers or build your own. The patio is perfect for peoplewatching, and the live music schedule is jam-packed with up to several performances each day. Call or check website for show schedule. 2117 Belcourt Ave., Hillsboro Village, 615.915.3622. www.belcourttaps.com
BLUEBIRD CAFECL003685 A genuine place to see honestto-goodness acoustic singers and songwriters perfecting their craft than in this unassuming, 100-seat club, located in a suburban shopping plaza. It has become one of the nation’s premier venues for upand-coming, as well as established, songwriters. Call or check website for show schedule. 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Green Hills, 615.383.1461. www.bluebirdcafe.com EXIT/INCL003687 It’s all about rock ’n’ roll at this venerable club. A crowd-thestage, intimate venue right by the Vanderbilt campus, Exit/In allows you to get up close tothe talented rockers rolling through town. 2208 Elliston Place, West End, 615.891.1781. www.exitin.com GRAND OLE OPRYCL0061730 What began as a simple radio broadcast from Nashville 90 years ago is now an American entertainment icon and the world’s longest-running live radio show. Each performance of the worldfamous Grand Ole Opry showcases the best in country music—from the hottest new superstars to all-time favorites. Shows are every Friday, Saturday, as well as Tuesdays March through December. Daytime, postshow and VIP backstage tours are offered. Call or check website for show schedule. 2804 Opryland Drive, Opryland/Music Valley, 800.733.6779 www.opry.com
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THE GUIDE LISTENING ROOM CAFE Hear from three up-and-coming singer/songwriters at each performance, while dining on Southern-style cuisine and drinks. Call or check website for show schedule. 618 4th Ave. S., SoBro 615.259.3600. www.listeningroomcafe.com MERCY LOUNGE & THE CANNERY BALLROOMCL003691 When a club can boast both Keith Urban and Frank Black as past performers, you know it’s diverse. The eclectic lounge is a seriously swank spot to kick back and listen to live tunes, as is its secondary space, the Cannery Ballroom. Call or check website for show schedule. One Cannery Row, The Gulch, 615.251.3020. www.mercylounge.com THE MUSIC OF NASHVILLE A cast and band perform 60 years of Nashville's biggest hits and the stories behind them in this live show at the Texas Troubadour Theater. Call or check website for show schedule. 2416 Music Valley Drive, Opryland, 615.969.6349. www.themusicofnashville.com RYMAN AUDITORIUMCL008251 Once a house of worship before it was home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974, the Ryman is one of the best venues in the U.S. today for its near-perfect acoustics. Original pews and stained-glass windows make shows feel divine. 116 5th Ave., Downtown, 615.889.3060. www.ryman.com
MUSEUMS FRIST ART MUSEUMCL008231 Located in a breathtaking Art Decomeets-Gothic style building, the Frist has approximately 24,000 square feet of gallery space dedicated to presenting the finest visual art from local, state and regional artists, as well as major U.S. and international exhibitions. 919 Broadway, Downtown, 615.244.3340. www.fristartmuseum.org THE GEORGE JONES George “The Possum” Jones is arguably the greatest voice in country music with Top 10 hits like “The Grand Tour” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Upon his death in 2013, the country legend’s widow, Nancy Jones, began plans for carrying on the Possum’s legacy while honoring his tumultuous past. What resulted from her vision is this four-level, 44,000 square-foot museum replete with a smokehouse, gift shop, music venue and rooftop bar right on the Cumberland River. 128 2nd Ave. N., Downtown, 615.818.0128. www.georgejones.com
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GLEN CAMPBELL MUSEUM Follows the life and career of the "Rhinestone Cowboy" through his records, guitars, stage clothes, personal effects and performance videos of "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour." 111 Broadway, Downtown, 615.228.5576. www.glencampbellmuseum.com H JOHNNY CASH MUSEUMCL0053185 This emotional museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of Cash artifacts and WHERET RAV EL ER ® G UEST B OOK
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THE GUIDE memorabilia, including pieces from friends, colleagues and family members. A Bongo Java Cafe and store are on-site. Fans of the Man in Black may want to pack tissues. 119 3rd Ave. S., Downtown, 615.256.1777. www.johnnycashmuseum.com LANE MOTOR MUSEUMCL008231 The museum houses the largest European car collection in the U.S., including 150 rare and unique cars and motorcycles. Here, you'll discover oddities like propeller-driven vehicles, microcars and amphibious vehicles. 702 Murfreesboro Pike, 615.742.7445. www.lanemotormuseum.org MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUMCL006173 With a slogan of “Come see what you’ve heard,” this museum is housed in the Historic Nashville Municipal Auditorium and honors the people behind the music. Memorabilia includes the famed Studio B door, Pete Drake’s steel guitar and the GRAMMY Gallery. 401 Gay St., Downtown, 615.244.3263. www.musicianshalloffame.com NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC A 5,600-square-foot museum that showcases the central role African Americans have played in shaping and creating all genres of American music. Opens Labor Day 2020. 211 7th Ave. N., Downtown. 615.301.8724. www.nmaam.org H PATSY CLINE MUSEUM Located above the Johnny Cash Museum, it's a chance to see the largest collection in the world of
artifacts, both professional and personal in nature, tied to the Nashville sound singer who died far too young. View handwritten lyrics, costumes and household memorabilia. 119 3rd Ave. S., Downtown, 615.777.7777. www.patsymuseum.com TENNESSEE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM A short drive south from downtown Nashville, this attraction is at the beautiful 207-acre Ellington Agricultural Center. The museum, a 14,000-square-foot, two-story horse barn built in 1920, houses home and farm artifacts from the 1800s and early 1900s, a blacksmith shop and the Tennessee Agricultural Hall of Fame exhibit. 440 Hogan Road, 615.837.5197. www.tn.gov/agmuseum H TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM This free museum offers a fascinating look at the history of Tennessee, from prehistoric times through the 20th century. Visit permanent exhibits on topics ranging from the first peoples' arrival in Tennessee at the end of the Ice Age to a 360 Interactive Theater exploring the state from World War II to today. Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts and a natural history program are featured as well. Visitors also have access to temporary exhibits and a Children's Gallery. 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., 615.741.2692. www.tnmuseum.org
NEIGHBORHOOD BARS H THE COMEDY BAR Be sure to hold onto your plate as you roll in the aisles laughing; you won't want to drop your deep dish slice from The Comedy Bar's partner, Gino's East. Beer and cocktails are also served, best enjoyed while watching national and local comedians perform. 311 3rd Ave. S., 615.323.5300. www.comedybar.com/nashville HQ BEERCADE This low-maintenance, high-energy arcade bar takes the traditional night out the next level with an innovative concept that caters to character and fun. Enjoy free cover and dozens of vintage arcade games and classic pinball machines. 1142nd Ave. S., SoBro, 615.965.8273. www.hq-nashville.com 16-BIT BAR+ARCADE When you drink, you play for free at this arcade in The Gulch with 30 vintage games, such as Donkey Kong, Joust, Street Fighter and Star Wars. 1102 Grundy St., 615.610.7461. www.16-bitbar.com/nashville THE SUTLER SALOON This bar offers distinct experiences on its two levels. The main-level restaurant and bar features fresh cocktails, craft beer on tap, live music and southern pub food, while the cellar is a sultry speakeasy that harks back to the Prohibition era. 2600 Franklin Pike, Berry Hill, 615.840.6124. www.thesutler.com
NIGHTCLUBS PLAY DANCE BARCL0050614 This vibrant, gay-friendly hotspot offers the best in female illusion with world-renowned performers. DJs mix it up with Top 40 hits and electronic dance music to make the dance floor come alive. 1519 Church St., Midtown, 615.322.9627. www.playdancebar.com TRIBE Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and martinis in a casual atmosphere at this hopping gay-friendly bar. The bar features nightly specials, DJ sets every weekend and a comfortable lounge. Belt along to your favorite musical on Showtunes Sundays. 1517 Church St., Midtown, 615.329.2912. www.tribenashville.com WANNAB’S KARAOKE BAR Part of the Tequila Cowboy complex, this SoBro hotspot is Nashville’s most interactive karaoke experience. Get up on stage and croon your heart out with the help of a KJ (karaoke deejay, naturally) host. 305 Broadway, Downtown, 615.742.9078. www.wannabs.com
RECREATION MUSIC CITY INDOOR KARTING Across 77,000 square feet, visitors can experience fast go-karting and head-to-head racing in a safe environment, and/or tee off at the 18hole black-light mini-golf course, ride a mechanical bull, and more. 400 Davidson St., 615.242.3275. www.musiccityindoorkarting.com
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ARMORY RANGES Armory Ranges is the hub for the two premier shooting facilities in Tennessee, Nashville Armory and Franklin Range. Each store offers an impressive retail showroom, classrooms, and state-of-the-art indoor shooting range. The retail shop offers a full line of firearms, accessories, ammunition, apparel, and knives. Our range features climate-controlled shooting bays and our training center offers a wide variety of classes for any skill level lead by our multi-level certified instructors. We pride ourselves on having no attitude and a no-pressure staff. Whether it’s your first time holding a firearm, or you’re an experienced shooter, our goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment. 390 Southwinds Drive, Franklin, TN 37064
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SOAR ADVENTURE SOAR Adventure Tower is the ideal destination for your next Nashville, TN adventure. Our unique tower creates a safe and interactive atmosphere that features 4 levels and over 110 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults both mentally and physically. We also offer an 18-hole miniature golf course! With over 10 custom design, musically themed holes that can only be found in Music City! After your climb or during your round of golf, you can enjoy a frosty cold beer or cider from our new bar! 3794 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, TN 37067
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ANDREW JACKSON’S HERMITAGE: PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY IN NASHVILLE’S BACKYARD
Discover how America’s history was shaped in Nashville’s backyard with a visit to Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. The home of the 7th president invites you to tour the Greek Revival-style mansion where Jackson and his family lived. Stroll through the garden fit for a First Lady. Learn more about Jackson’s early life, rising from an orphan to a budding lawyer and an elected public official to a military hero and President of the United States. Be sure to visit Natchez Hills Winery at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage for wine tastings, wine flights, wine slushes and more. Save $2 off a grounds pass with code HermWNG2, valid through 6/30/21.
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THE GUIDE NATCHEZ TRACE STABLES Offers horse riding guided by experienced riders. Nestled in rolling hills peppered by crystal-clear springs, the trails wind through the woods, across meadows, into Lick Creek and beyond. Calm and friendly horses are perfect for beginners and expert riders alike. By reservation only. 6691 Lick Creek Road, Primm Springs, 931.682.3706. www.nashvillehorsebackriding.com RIVER QUEEN VOYAGES See Nashville from a new perspective: on the water. Since launching in 2015 as the original and premier kayak and canoe rental company on the Cumberland River, River Queen Voyages has been a popular, safe and affordable outdoor recreational activity for anyone looking to reconnect with nature. Guided tours begin on the east side of the river, and range in distance and price. 2 Victory Ave., 615.933.9778. www.rqvoyages.com SHELBY BOTTOMS GREENWAY With hardwood forests, open fields, streams and plenty of hiking trails, there is always an adventure to be had at Shelby Bottoms. Locals love the area for its miles of walking, running and hiking paths as well as its vast array of flora and fauna. 1900 Davidson St., 615.862.8539. www.nashville.gov H SOAR ADVENTURE TOWER Try your hand at this four-level ropes course with more than 110 climbing elements that will challenge kids and adults alike in a safe and interactive atmosphere. An 18-hole mini golf course is also on site.
3794 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, 615.721.5103. www.soaradventure.com
217 6th Ave. N., Downtown, 615.244.0555. www.iridenashville.com
TOPGOLF Swing by this national entertainment sensation for fun point-scoring golf games, upscale snacks and a full bar in a high-energy atmosphere at this national sensation in sports entertainment. 500 Cowan St., East Bank, 615.777.3007. www.topgolf.com
MUSIC CITY BREW TOURSCL0045923 Offered three times each week, a bus takes riders from Music City Center to three top breweries around town. Enjoy a few samples at each, as well as a behind-the-scenes tours with brewers who love to share their craft. Private tours also available. 6th Avenue, Northbound, Downtown, 615.485.1816. www.musiccitybrewtours.com
TOURS FRANKLIN ON FOOTCL00 Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic Franklin led by a local who is passionate about the town's past, present and future. Tour topics range from ghost tours or crime tours, history to Civil War tours, food tours to children's tours and more. Downtown Franklin, 615.400.3808. www.franklinonfoot.com GRAY LINE TOURSCL006173 Gray Line offers a number of sightseeing tours, including Discover Nashville, ABC’s Nashville, the Jack Daniels Distillery, food, and celebrity homes tours on climate-controlled, double-decker buses. Free pickup from most Nashville hotels. Downtown Train Station, 108 1st Ave. S., 800.251.1864. www.graylinetn.com IRIDE SEGWAY OF NASHVILLECL0041369 Rain, shine, cold or hot, see the city's famous and historic landmarks like never before: from a Segway! Call or check website for tour times and packages. Must be age 12 or older.
MUSIC CITY ROLLIN' JAMBOREECL0045923 Part improv, part country music show, this feel-good tour asks you to let your hair down and sing along— making for one of the most funloving, participatory tours in town. 615.430.3109. www.musiccityrollinjamboree.com NASHTRASH TOURS The Jugg Sisters are your big-haired hosts for a 105-minute, musicalcomedy romp that hits all the right spots, including the Ryman, Wildhorse Saloon and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Music Row Confidential tour is also available. Tours depart from the Nashville Farmers Market. 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Germantown, 615.226.7300. www.nashtrash.com NASHVILLE GHOST TOURS Choose from a 90-minute walking tour, 60-minute hearse tour and 2.5-hour tavern tour, all of which guide you through some of Nashville’s most haunted locations, including Ryman Auditorium, Printers Alley and the Tennessee State Capitol.
Check website for tour details and schedule. 6th Ave. N. & Union Street, 888.844.3999. www.nashvilleghosttours.com OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURSCL0041365 Hop on, hop off these sightseeing trolleys to make the most of your time in Nashville. Packages, night tours, charters and group tours available. Call or check website for map of stops, pricing and trolley schedule. 201 Broadway Ave., 615.375.3166. www.trolleytours.com PEDAL TAVERN Grab your favorite beer and hop on Nashville's most popular moving bar. This bar crawl lets you sip while you pedal yourself from bar to bar. Choose your route, from dive bars with all the locals to breweries to the hangouts of country legends, all on the greatest party bike in town. Trips reserved in advance. 1504 Demonbreun St., 615.390.5038. www.nashvillepedaltavern.com SONGBIRD TOURS A working performer acts as your guide on this 2-hour tour that travels a loop through Music Row, Franklin Road, Granny White Pike, and back into downtown Nashville. 615.236.6094. www.songbirdtours.com TOMMY'S TOURS Hop on this sightseeing tour of Nashville filtered through comedian “Charmin’ Tommy Garmon” and see celebrity homes. 2120 Lebanon Pike 615.335.2863. www.tommysnashvilletours.com
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ADVERTISER INDEX ATTRACTIONS Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage ................. 61 Armory Ranges, Nashville & Franklin..57, 61 Belle Meade Plantation ..............................8 Goo Goo Shop ........................................... 49 Johnny Cash Museum ..........7, Back Cover Patsy Cline Museum .............7, Back Cover Soar Adventures ........................................ 61 Tennessee State Museum........................ 59
BEAUTY N2 Skin Spa & Boutique .......................... 45
DINING Burger Republic, 4 locations .................. 51 Gino’s East ...................................................53 House of Cards ......................7, Back Cover Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse .........Inside Cover Johnny Cash’s Kitchen & Saloon.....7, Back Cover Skull’s Rainbow Room .........7, Back Cover Sperry’s, Nashville & Franklin .................. 11 Trattoria Il Mulino ......................................55
NIGHTLIFE The Comedy Bar ........................................53 House of Cards ......................7, Back Cover Legends Corner......................................... 59 Nudie’s Honky Tonk .............7, Back Cover The Second Fiddle ................................... 59 The Stage.................................................... 59
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SHOPPING Armory Ranges, Nashville & Franklin 57, 61 Bella Linea .................................................. 43 Cindi Earl Fine Jewelry ..............................9 Fly South......................................................47 French’s Shoes and Boots ...................1, 43 Goo Goo Shop ........................................... 49 Hatwrks ........................................................47 Haymakers & Co. ...................................... 45 J. Michaels Clothiers ................................ 45 Judith Bright ............................................... 41 King Baby Studio ..................................5, 46 Landmark Booksellers ............................... 11 Mall at Green Hills................................... 4, 5 Nashville Boot Company........................... 47 Scarlett Scales Antiques ........................... 11 Winchester Antique Mall .......................... 11
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